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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.64, 25,756.06 and 14,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.64, 25,756.06 and 14,805.20 is: 22,099.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.64 : 25,756.06 = 14,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.64/25,756.06 = 14,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.64x = 25,756.06 × 14,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.64x = 381,323,619.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,323,619.51/17,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.77

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