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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.55, 25,649.06 and 14,171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.55, 25,649.06 and 14,171.67 is: 21,257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.55 : 25,649.06 = 14,171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.55/25,649.06 = 14,171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.55x = 25,649.06 × 14,171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.55x = 363,489,943.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,489,943.27/17,099.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,257.28

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