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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,144.48, 25,716.72 and 14,980.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,144.48, 25,716.72 and 14,980.16 is: 22,470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,144.48 : 25,716.72 = 14,980.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,144.48/25,716.72 = 14,980.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,144.48x = 25,716.72 × 14,980.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,144.48x = 385,240,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,240,580.28/17,144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,470.24

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