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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.99, 25,809.23 and 14,957.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.99, 25,809.23 and 14,957.06 is: 22,417.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.99 : 25,809.23 = 14,957.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.99/25,809.23 = 14,957.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.99x = 25,809.23 × 14,957.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.99x = 386,030,110.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,030,110.01/17,219.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,417.55

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