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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.74, 25,815.08 and 14,994.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.74, 25,815.08 and 14,994.45 is: 22,472.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.74 : 25,815.08 = 14,994.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.74/25,815.08 = 14,994.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.74x = 25,815.08 × 14,994.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.74x = 387,082,851.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,082,851.33/17,224.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,472.49

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