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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,111.20, 25,666.80 and 14,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,111.20, 25,666.80 and 14,519.20 is: 21,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,111.20 : 25,666.80 = 14,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,111.20/25,666.80 = 14,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,111.20x = 25,666.80 × 14,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,111.20x = 372,661,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,661,402.56/17,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,778.80

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