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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.60, 25,712.10 and 14,683.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.60, 25,712.10 and 14,683.80 is: 22,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.60 : 25,712.10 = 14,683.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.60/25,712.10 = 14,683.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.60x = 25,712.10 × 14,683.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.60x = 377,551,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,551,333.98/17,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,001.06

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