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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.38, 25,663.34 and 14,849.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.38, 25,663.34 and 14,849.15 is: 22,175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.38 : 25,663.34 = 14,849.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.38/25,663.34 = 14,849.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.38x = 25,663.34 × 14,849.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.38x = 381,078,693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,078,693.97/17,184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,175.88

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