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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.80, 25,793.40 and 14,722.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.80, 25,793.40 and 14,722.40 is: 22,097.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.80 : 25,793.40 = 14,722.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.80/25,793.40 = 14,722.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.80x = 25,793.40 × 14,722.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.80x = 379,740,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,740,752.16/17,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.48

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