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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.69, 25,854.57 and 14,266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.69, 25,854.57 and 14,266.19 is: 21,367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.69 : 25,854.57 = 14,266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.69/25,854.57 = 14,266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.69x = 25,854.57 × 14,266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.69x = 368,846,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,846,078.72/17,261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.91

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