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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.23, 25,812.83 and 14,992.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.23, 25,812.83 and 14,992.95 is: 22,470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.23 : 25,812.83 = 14,992.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.23/25,812.83 = 14,992.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.23x = 25,812.83 × 14,992.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.23x = 387,010,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,010,374.30/17,223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,470.25

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