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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,066.92, 25,584.80 and 14,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,066.92, 25,584.80 and 14,451.28 is: 21,663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,066.92 : 25,584.80 = 14,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,066.92/25,584.80 = 14,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,066.92x = 25,584.80 × 14,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,066.92x = 369,733,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,733,108.54/17,066.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,663.73

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