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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.80, 25,853.26 and 14,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.80, 25,853.26 and 14,265.30 is: 21,366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.80 : 25,853.26 = 14,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.80/25,853.26 = 14,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.80x = 25,853.26 × 14,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.80x = 368,804,509.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,804,509.88/17,260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.59

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