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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.77, 25,753.25 and 14,803.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.77, 25,753.25 and 14,803.33 is: 22,096.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.77 : 25,753.25 = 14,803.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.77/25,753.25 = 14,803.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.77x = 25,753.25 × 14,803.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.77x = 381,233,784.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,233,784.31/17,252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,096.96

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