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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,231.73, 25,852.79 and 14,256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,231.73, 25,852.79 and 14,256.74 is: 21,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,231.73 : 25,852.79 = 14,256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,231.73/25,852.79 = 14,256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,231.73x = 25,852.79 × 14,256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,231.73x = 368,576,304.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,576,304.76/17,231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.40

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