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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,105.90, 25,622.40 and 14,918.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,105.90, 25,622.40 and 14,918.90 is: 22,346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,105.90 : 25,622.40 = 14,918.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,105.90/25,622.40 = 14,918.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,105.90x = 25,622.40 × 14,918.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,105.90x = 382,258,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,258,023.36/17,105.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,346.56

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