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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.80, 25,626.30 and 14,511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.80, 25,626.30 and 14,511.40 is: 21,816.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.80 : 25,626.30 = 14,511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.80/25,626.30 = 14,511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.80x = 25,626.30 × 14,511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.80x = 371,873,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,873,489.82/17,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,816.14

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