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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.81, 25,768.70 and 14,954.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.81, 25,768.70 and 14,954.81 is: 22,398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.81 : 25,768.70 = 14,954.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.81/25,768.70 = 14,954.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.81x = 25,768.70 × 14,954.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.81x = 385,365,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,365,937.67/17,204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,398.73

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