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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.80, 25,747.20 and 14,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.80, 25,747.20 and 14,977.80 is: 22,466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.80 : 25,747.20 = 14,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.80/25,747.20 = 14,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.80x = 25,747.20 × 14,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.80x = 385,636,412.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,636,412.16/17,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,466.70

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