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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.08, 25,985.64 and 14,207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.08, 25,985.64 and 14,207.60 is: 21,261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.08 : 25,985.64 = 14,207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.08/25,985.64 = 14,207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.08x = 25,985.64 × 14,207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.08x = 369,193,578.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,193,578.86/17,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.91

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