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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,258.94, 25,855.43 and 14,465.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,258.94, 25,855.43 and 14,465.65 is: 21,670.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,258.94 : 25,855.43 = 14,465.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,258.94/25,855.43 = 14,465.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,258.94x = 25,855.43 × 14,465.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,258.94x = 374,015,593.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,015,593.29/17,258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,670.84

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