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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,153.60, 25,730.40 and 14,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,153.60, 25,730.40 and 14,529.20 is: 21,793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,153.60 : 25,730.40 = 14,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,153.60/25,730.40 = 14,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,153.60x = 25,730.40 × 14,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,153.60x = 373,842,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,842,127.68/17,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,793.80

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