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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.21, 25,886.70 and 14,662.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.21, 25,886.70 and 14,662.55 is: 22,012.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.21 : 25,886.70 = 14,662.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.21/25,886.70 = 14,662.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.21x = 25,886.70 × 14,662.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.21x = 379,564,903.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,564,903.65/17,243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.43

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