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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.90, 25,998.90 and 14,440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.90, 25,998.90 and 14,440.90 is: 21,631.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.90 : 25,998.90 = 14,440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.90/25,998.90 = 14,440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.90x = 25,998.90 × 14,440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.90x = 375,447,515.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,447,515.01/17,356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,631.02

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