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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,258.30, 25,849.51 and 14,262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,258.30, 25,849.51 and 14,262.80 is: 21,362.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,258.30 : 25,849.51 = 14,262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,258.30/25,849.51 = 14,262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,258.30x = 25,849.51 × 14,262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,258.30x = 368,686,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,686,451.96/17,258.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,362.84

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