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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.19, 25,688.21 and 15,350.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.19, 25,688.21 and 15,350.45 is: 22,907.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.19 : 25,688.21 = 15,350.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.19/25,688.21 = 15,350.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.19x = 25,688.21 × 15,350.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.19x = 394,325,378.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,325,378.00/17,214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,907.00

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