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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.56, 25,811.82 and 14,983.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.56, 25,811.82 and 14,983.56 is: 22,441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.56 : 25,811.82 = 14,983.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.56/25,811.82 = 14,983.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.56x = 25,811.82 × 14,983.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.56x = 386,752,953.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,752,953.68/17,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,441.85

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