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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.56, 25,769.82 and 14,955.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.56, 25,769.82 and 14,955.56 is: 22,399.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.56 : 25,769.82 = 14,955.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.56/25,769.82 = 14,955.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.56x = 25,769.82 × 14,955.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.56x = 385,402,089.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,402,089.20/17,205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,399.86

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