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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.10, 25,588.80 and 14,327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.10, 25,588.80 and 14,327.90 is: 21,442.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.10 : 25,588.80 = 14,327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.10/25,588.80 = 14,327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.10x = 25,588.80 × 14,327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.10x = 366,633,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,633,639.58/17,098.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,442.95

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