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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.27, 25,752.50 and 14,802.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.27, 25,752.50 and 14,802.83 is: 22,096.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.27 : 25,752.50 = 14,802.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.27/25,752.50 = 14,802.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.27x = 25,752.50 × 14,802.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.27x = 381,209,828.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,209,828.88/17,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,096.21

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