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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.20, 25,765.80 and 14,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.20, 25,765.80 and 14,552.80 is: 21,829.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.20 : 25,765.80 = 14,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.20/25,765.80 = 14,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.20x = 25,765.80 × 14,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.20x = 374,964,534.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,964,534.24/17,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,829.20

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