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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.52, 25,445.12 and 14,911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.52, 25,445.12 and 14,911.68 is: 22,309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.52 : 25,445.12 = 14,911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.52/25,445.12 = 14,911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.52x = 25,445.12 × 14,911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.52x = 379,429,487.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,429,487.00/17,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,309.51

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