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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,116.34, 25,536.27 and 14,622.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,116.34, 25,536.27 and 14,622.26 is: 21,815.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,116.34 : 25,536.27 = 14,622.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,116.34/25,536.27 = 14,622.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,116.34x = 25,536.27 × 14,622.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,116.34x = 373,397,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,397,906.26/17,116.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,815.29

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