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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.80, 25,646.40 and 14,624.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.80, 25,646.40 and 14,624.40 is: 21,950.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.80 : 25,646.40 = 14,624.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.80/25,646.40 = 14,624.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.80x = 25,646.40 × 14,624.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.80x = 375,063,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,063,212.16/17,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,950.47

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