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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,128.64, 25,652.46 and 14,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,128.64, 25,652.46 and 14,601.44 is: 21,867.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,128.64 : 25,652.46 = 14,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,128.64/25,652.46 = 14,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,128.64x = 25,652.46 × 14,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,128.64x = 374,562,855.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,562,855.54/17,128.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,867.64

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