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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,231.60, 25,847.40 and 14,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,231.60, 25,847.40 and 14,315.60 is: 21,473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,231.60 : 25,847.40 = 14,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,231.60/25,847.40 = 14,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,231.60x = 25,847.40 × 14,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,231.60x = 370,021,039.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,021,039.44/17,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,473.40

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