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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.64, 25,492.14 and 14,222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.64, 25,492.14 and 14,222.81 is: 21,293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.64 : 25,492.14 = 14,222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.64/25,492.14 = 14,222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.64x = 25,492.14 × 14,222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.64x = 362,569,736.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,569,736.25/17,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,293.01

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