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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.64, 25,885.08 and 14,897.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.64, 25,885.08 and 14,897.84 is: 22,380.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.64 : 25,885.08 = 14,897.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.64/25,885.08 = 14,897.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.64x = 25,885.08 × 14,897.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.64x = 385,631,780.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,631,780.23/17,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,380.58

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