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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.08, 25,961.64 and 14,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.08, 25,961.64 and 14,191.60 is: 21,237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.08 : 25,961.64 = 14,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.08/25,961.64 = 14,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.08x = 25,961.64 × 14,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.08x = 368,437,210.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,437,210.22/17,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,237.92

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