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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,108.64, 25,604.54 and 14,338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,108.64, 25,604.54 and 14,338.44 is: 21,458.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,108.64 : 25,604.54 = 14,338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,108.64/25,604.54 = 14,338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,108.64x = 25,604.54 × 14,338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,108.64x = 367,129,160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,129,160.52/17,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,458.70

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