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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.80, 25,867.80 and 14,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.80, 25,867.80 and 14,672.40 is: 22,057.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.80 : 25,867.80 = 14,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.80/25,867.80 = 14,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.80x = 25,867.80 × 14,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.80x = 379,542,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,542,708.72/17,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,057.72

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