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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.07, 25,701.83 and 14,535.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.07, 25,701.83 and 14,535.67 is: 21,771.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.07 : 25,701.83 = 14,535.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.07/25,701.83 = 14,535.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.07x = 25,701.83 × 14,535.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.07x = 373,593,118.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,593,118.09/17,160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,771.08

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