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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,108.80, 25,628.64 and 13,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,108.80, 25,628.64 and 13,998.40 is: 20,969.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,108.80 : 25,628.64 = 13,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,108.80/25,628.64 = 13,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,108.80x = 25,628.64 × 13,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,108.80x = 358,759,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,759,954.18/17,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.32

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