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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,212.94, 25,750.37 and 14,898.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,212.94, 25,750.37 and 14,898.13 is: 22,287.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,212.94 : 25,750.37 = 14,898.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,212.94/25,750.37 = 14,898.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,212.94x = 25,750.37 × 14,898.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,212.94x = 383,632,332.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,632,332.68/17,212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,287.44

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