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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.90, 25,997.40 and 14,439.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.90, 25,997.40 and 14,439.90 is: 21,629.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.90 : 25,997.40 = 14,439.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.90/25,997.40 = 14,439.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.90x = 25,997.40 × 14,439.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.90x = 375,399,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,399,856.26/17,355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,629.52

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