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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.60, 25,749.90 and 14,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.60, 25,749.90 and 14,979.60 is: 22,469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.60 : 25,749.90 = 14,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.60/25,749.90 = 14,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.60x = 25,749.90 × 14,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.60x = 385,723,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,723,202.04/17,166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,469.40

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