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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,213.94, 25,751.87 and 14,899.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,213.94, 25,751.87 and 14,899.13 is: 22,288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,213.94 : 25,751.87 = 14,899.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,213.94/25,751.87 = 14,899.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,213.94x = 25,751.87 × 14,899.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,213.94x = 383,680,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,680,458.87/17,213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,288.94

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