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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.64, 25,754.56 and 14,804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.64, 25,754.56 and 14,804.20 is: 22,098.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.64 : 25,754.56 = 14,804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.64/25,754.56 = 14,804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.64x = 25,754.56 × 14,804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.64x = 381,275,657.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,275,657.15/17,253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,098.27

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