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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,234.56, 25,813.32 and 14,984.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,234.56, 25,813.32 and 14,984.56 is: 22,443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,234.56 : 25,813.32 = 14,984.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,234.56/25,813.32 = 14,984.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,234.56x = 25,813.32 × 14,984.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,234.56x = 386,801,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,801,242.34/17,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,443.35

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