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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.72, 25,678.57 and 14,704.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.72, 25,678.57 and 14,704.52 is: 21,958.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.72 : 25,678.57 = 14,704.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.72/25,678.57 = 14,704.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.72x = 25,678.57 × 14,704.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.72x = 377,591,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,591,046.14/17,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,958.43

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