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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.40, 25,985.10 and 14,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.40, 25,985.10 and 14,601.80 is: 21,902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.40 : 25,985.10 = 14,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.40/25,985.10 = 14,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.40x = 25,985.10 × 14,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.40x = 379,429,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,429,233.18/17,323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,902.70

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