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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.19, 25,747.75 and 14,896.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.19, 25,747.75 and 14,896.39 is: 22,284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.19 : 25,747.75 = 14,896.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.19/25,747.75 = 14,896.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.19x = 25,747.75 × 14,896.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.19x = 383,548,451.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,548,451.14/17,211.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,284.83

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