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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,404.60, 25,979.52 and 14,955.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,404.60, 25,979.52 and 14,955.16 is: 22,323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,404.60 : 25,979.52 = 14,955.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,404.60/25,979.52 = 14,955.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,404.60x = 25,979.52 × 14,955.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,404.60x = 388,527,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,527,878.32/17,404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,323.29

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