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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.10, 25,891.62 and 14,655.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.10, 25,891.62 and 14,655.58 is: 21,970.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.10 : 25,891.62 = 14,655.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.10/25,891.62 = 14,655.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.10x = 25,891.62 × 14,655.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.10x = 379,456,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,456,708.24/17,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,970.62

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