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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.34, 25,763.94 and 14,879.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.34, 25,763.94 and 14,879.22 is: 22,208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.34 : 25,763.94 = 14,879.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.34/25,763.94 = 14,879.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.34x = 25,763.94 × 14,879.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.34x = 383,347,331.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,347,331.33/17,261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,208.43

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