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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.20, 25,816.80 and 14,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.20, 25,816.80 and 14,446.40 is: 21,669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.20 : 25,816.80 = 14,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.20/25,816.80 = 14,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.20x = 25,816.80 × 14,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.20x = 372,959,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,959,819.52/17,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,669.60

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