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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.80, 25,883.70 and 14,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.80, 25,883.70 and 14,631.40 is: 21,947.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.80 : 25,883.70 = 14,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.80/25,883.70 = 14,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.80x = 25,883.70 × 14,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.80x = 378,714,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,714,768.18/17,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,947.10

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