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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.92, 25,578.80 and 14,447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.92, 25,578.80 and 14,447.28 is: 21,657.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.92 : 25,578.80 = 14,447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.92/25,578.80 = 14,447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.92x = 25,578.80 × 14,447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.92x = 369,544,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,544,085.66/17,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,657.73

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