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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.80, 25,794.30 and 14,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.80, 25,794.30 and 14,623.40 is: 21,984.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.80 : 25,794.30 = 14,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.80/25,794.30 = 14,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.80x = 25,794.30 × 14,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.80x = 377,200,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,200,366.62/17,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,984.19

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