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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.64, 25,650.96 and 14,600.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.64, 25,650.96 and 14,600.44 is: 21,866.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.64 : 25,650.96 = 14,600.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.64/25,650.96 = 14,600.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.64x = 25,650.96 × 14,600.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.64x = 374,515,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,515,302.42/17,127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,866.14

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