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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.21, 25,888.20 and 14,663.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.21, 25,888.20 and 14,663.55 is: 22,013.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.21 : 25,888.20 = 14,663.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.21/25,888.20 = 14,663.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.21x = 25,888.20 × 14,663.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.21x = 379,612,915.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,612,915.11/17,244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.93

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