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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.33, 25,750.51 and 14,870.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.33, 25,750.51 and 14,870.21 is: 22,195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.33 : 25,750.51 = 14,870.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.33/25,750.51 = 14,870.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.33x = 25,750.51 × 14,870.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.33x = 382,915,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,915,518.51/17,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,195.00

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