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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.10, 25,869.15 and 14,654.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.10, 25,869.15 and 14,654.10 is: 21,981.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.10 : 25,869.15 = 14,654.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.10/25,869.15 = 14,654.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.10x = 25,869.15 × 14,654.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.10x = 379,089,111.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,089,111.02/17,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,981.15

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