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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.10, 25,647.15 and 14,794.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.10, 25,647.15 and 14,794.10 is: 22,191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.10 : 25,647.15 = 14,794.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.10/25,647.15 = 14,794.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.10x = 25,647.15 × 14,794.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.10x = 379,426,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,426,501.82/17,098.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,191.15

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