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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,108.60, 25,662.90 and 13,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,108.60, 25,662.90 and 13,998.20 is: 20,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,108.60 : 25,662.90 = 13,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,108.60/25,662.90 = 13,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,108.60x = 25,662.90 × 13,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,108.60x = 359,234,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,234,406.78/17,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,997.30

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