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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.60, 25,905.90 and 14,678.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.60, 25,905.90 and 14,678.60 is: 22,017.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.60 : 25,905.90 = 14,678.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.60/25,905.90 = 14,678.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.60x = 25,905.90 × 14,678.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.60x = 380,262,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,262,343.74/17,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,017.90

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