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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.80, 25,658.40 and 14,632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.80, 25,658.40 and 14,632.40 is: 21,962.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.80 : 25,658.40 = 14,632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.80/25,658.40 = 14,632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.80x = 25,658.40 × 14,632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.80x = 375,443,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,443,972.16/17,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,962.47

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