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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,232.92, 25,796.08 and 14,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,232.92, 25,796.08 and 14,711.04 is: 22,021.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232.92 : 25,796.08 = 14,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232.92/25,796.08 = 14,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232.92x = 25,796.08 × 14,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232.92x = 379,487,183.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,487,183.11/17,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,021.06

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