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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,234.59, 25,873.76 and 14,653.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,234.59, 25,873.76 and 14,653.93 is: 21,999.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,234.59 : 25,873.76 = 14,653.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,234.59/25,873.76 = 14,653.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,234.59x = 25,873.76 × 14,653.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,234.59x = 379,152,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,152,129.92/17,234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,999.49

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