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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.19, 25,852.32 and 14,264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.19, 25,852.32 and 14,264.69 is: 21,365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.19 : 25,852.32 = 14,264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.19/25,852.32 = 14,264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.19x = 25,852.32 × 14,264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.19x = 368,775,201.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,775,201.32/17,260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,365.66

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