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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,104.14, 25,597.80 and 14,333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,104.14, 25,597.80 and 14,333.94 is: 21,451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,104.14 : 25,597.80 = 14,333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,104.14/25,597.80 = 14,333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,104.14x = 25,597.80 × 14,333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,104.14x = 366,917,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,917,329.33/17,104.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,451.96

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