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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.73, 25,848.28 and 14,253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.73, 25,848.28 and 14,253.74 is: 21,384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.73 : 25,848.28 = 14,253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.73/25,848.28 = 14,253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.73x = 25,848.28 × 14,253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.73x = 368,434,648.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,434,648.07/17,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,384.89

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