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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.40, 25,964.10 and 14,490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.40, 25,964.10 and 14,490.60 is: 21,735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.40 : 25,964.10 = 14,490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.40/25,964.10 = 14,490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.40x = 25,964.10 × 14,490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.40x = 376,235,387.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,235,387.46/17,309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,735.90

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