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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.44, 25,856.18 and 14,466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.44, 25,856.18 and 14,466.16 is: 21,671.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.44 : 25,856.18 = 14,466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.44/25,856.18 = 14,466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.44x = 25,856.18 × 14,466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.44x = 374,039,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,039,435.26/17,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,671.59

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