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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,114.80, 25,637.64 and 14,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,114.80, 25,637.64 and 14,004.40 is: 20,978.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,114.80 : 25,637.64 = 14,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,114.80/25,637.64 = 14,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,114.80x = 25,637.64 × 14,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,114.80x = 359,039,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,039,765.62/17,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,978.32

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