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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,158.32, 25,693.92 and 14,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,158.32, 25,693.92 and 14,377.68 is: 21,530.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,158.32 : 25,693.92 = 14,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,158.32/25,693.92 = 14,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,158.32x = 25,693.92 × 14,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,158.32x = 369,418,959.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,418,959.71/17,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,530.02

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