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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,109.80, 25,630.14 and 13,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,109.80, 25,630.14 and 13,999.40 is: 20,970.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,109.80 : 25,630.14 = 13,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,109.80/25,630.14 = 13,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,109.80x = 25,630.14 × 13,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,109.80x = 358,806,581.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,806,581.92/17,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.82

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