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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.20, 25,882.02 and 14,352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.20, 25,882.02 and 14,352.96 is: 21,530.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.20 : 25,882.02 = 14,352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.20/25,882.02 = 14,352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.20x = 25,882.02 × 14,352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.20x = 371,483,597.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,483,597.78/17,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,530.04

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