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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,352.08, 25,967.60 and 14,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,352.08, 25,967.60 and 14,195.60 is: 21,243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,352.08 : 25,967.60 = 14,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,352.08/25,967.60 = 14,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,352.08x = 25,967.60 × 14,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,352.08x = 368,625,662.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,625,662.56/17,352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,243.89

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