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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,101.60, 25,652.40 and 14,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,101.60, 25,652.40 and 14,914.60 is: 22,371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,101.60 : 25,652.40 = 14,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,101.60/25,652.40 = 14,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,101.60x = 25,652.40 × 14,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,101.60x = 382,595,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,595,285.04/17,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,371.90

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