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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.80, 25,888.80 and 14,980.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.80, 25,888.80 and 14,980.80 is: 22,437.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.80 : 25,888.80 = 14,980.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.80/25,888.80 = 14,980.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.80x = 25,888.80 × 14,980.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.80x = 387,834,935.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,834,935.04/17,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,437.92

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