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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.22, 23,621.13 and 14,883.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.22, 23,621.13 and 14,883.27 is: 20,528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.22 : 23,621.13 = 14,883.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.22/23,621.13 = 14,883.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.22x = 23,621.13 × 14,883.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.22x = 351,559,655.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,559,655.50/17,125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.77

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