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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.08, 25,603.56 and 14,473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.08, 25,603.56 and 14,473.68 is: 21,673.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.08 : 25,603.56 = 14,473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.08/25,603.56 = 14,473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.08x = 25,603.56 × 14,473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.08x = 370,577,734.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,577,734.30/17,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,673.65

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