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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.93, 25,618.60 and 14,836.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.93, 25,618.60 and 14,836.89 is: 22,147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.93 : 25,618.60 = 14,836.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.93/25,618.60 = 14,836.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.93x = 25,618.60 × 14,836.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.93x = 380,100,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,100,350.15/17,161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,147.88

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