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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.56, 25,772.82 and 14,957.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.56, 25,772.82 and 14,957.56 is: 22,402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.56 : 25,772.82 = 14,957.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.56/25,772.82 = 14,957.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.56x = 25,772.82 × 14,957.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.56x = 385,498,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,498,501.52/17,207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,402.86

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