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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.72, 25,772.52 and 14,560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.72, 25,772.52 and 14,560.88 is: 21,812.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.72 : 25,772.52 = 14,560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.72/25,772.52 = 14,560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.72x = 25,772.52 × 14,560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.72x = 375,270,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,270,571.02/17,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,812.07

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