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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,109.10, 25,634.85 and 14,632.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,109.10, 25,634.85 and 14,632.30 is: 21,923.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,109.10 : 25,634.85 = 14,632.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,109.10/25,634.85 = 14,632.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,109.10x = 25,634.85 × 14,632.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,109.10x = 375,096,815.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,096,815.66/17,109.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,923.82

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