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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.10, 25,585.80 and 14,325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.10, 25,585.80 and 14,325.90 is: 21,439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.10 : 25,585.80 = 14,325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.10/25,585.80 = 14,325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.10x = 25,585.80 × 14,325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.10x = 366,539,612.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,539,612.22/17,096.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,439.95

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