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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.10, 25,725.15 and 14,963.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.10, 25,725.15 and 14,963.10 is: 22,444.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.10 : 25,725.15 = 14,963.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.10/25,725.15 = 14,963.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.10x = 25,725.15 × 14,963.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.10x = 384,927,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,927,991.97/17,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,444.65

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