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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.60, 25,808.40 and 14,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.60, 25,808.40 and 14,440.80 is: 21,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.60 : 25,808.40 = 14,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.60/25,808.40 = 14,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.60x = 25,808.40 × 14,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.60x = 372,693,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,693,942.72/17,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,661.20

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