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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.40, 25,761.48 and 14,592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.40, 25,761.48 and 14,592.88 is: 21,861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.40 : 25,761.48 = 14,592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.40/25,761.48 = 14,592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.40x = 25,761.48 × 14,592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.40x = 375,934,186.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,934,186.26/17,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,861.21

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