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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.80, 25,745.70 and 14,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.80, 25,745.70 and 14,658.20 is: 21,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.80 : 25,745.70 = 14,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.80/25,745.70 = 14,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.80x = 25,745.70 × 14,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.80x = 377,385,619.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,385,619.74/17,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,987.30

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