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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.95, 25,741.56 and 14,795.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.95, 25,741.56 and 14,795.51 is: 22,085.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.95 : 25,741.56 = 14,795.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.95/25,741.56 = 14,795.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.95x = 25,741.56 × 14,795.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.95x = 380,859,517.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,859,517.55/17,244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,085.28

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