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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,311.40, 25,967.10 and 14,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,311.40, 25,967.10 and 14,492.60 is: 21,738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,311.40 : 25,967.10 = 14,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,311.40/25,967.10 = 14,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,311.40x = 25,967.10 × 14,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,311.40x = 376,330,793.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,330,793.46/17,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,738.90

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