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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,037.33, 25,550.52 and 14,850.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,037.33, 25,550.52 and 14,850.33 is: 22,270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,037.33 : 25,550.52 = 14,850.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,037.33/25,550.52 = 14,850.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,037.33x = 25,550.52 × 14,850.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,037.33x = 379,433,653.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,433,653.67/17,037.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,270.72

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