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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,146.64, 25,674.56 and 14,023.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,146.64, 25,674.56 and 14,023.28 is: 20,997.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,146.64 : 25,674.56 = 14,023.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,146.64/25,674.56 = 14,023.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,146.64x = 25,674.56 × 14,023.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,146.64x = 360,041,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,041,543.76/17,146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,997.79

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