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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.10, 25,590.30 and 14,328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.10, 25,590.30 and 14,328.90 is: 21,444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.10 : 25,590.30 = 14,328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.10/25,590.30 = 14,328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.10x = 25,590.30 × 14,328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.10x = 366,680,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,680,849.67/17,099.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,444.45

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