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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.93, 25,617.11 and 14,835.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.93, 25,617.11 and 14,835.89 is: 22,146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.93 : 25,617.11 = 14,835.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.93/25,617.11 = 14,835.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.93x = 25,617.11 × 14,835.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.93x = 380,052,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,052,615.94/17,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,146.39

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