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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,297.40, 25,946.10 and 14,575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,297.40, 25,946.10 and 14,575.80 is: 21,863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,297.40 : 25,946.10 = 14,575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,297.40/25,946.10 = 14,575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,297.40x = 25,946.10 × 14,575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,297.40x = 378,185,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,185,164.38/17,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,863.70

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