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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.27, 25,753.99 and 14,803.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.27, 25,753.99 and 14,803.83 is: 22,097.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.27 : 25,753.99 = 14,803.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.27/25,753.99 = 14,803.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.27x = 25,753.99 × 14,803.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.27x = 381,257,689.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,257,689.78/17,253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.71

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