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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.69, 25,856.07 and 14,267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.69, 25,856.07 and 14,267.19 is: 21,369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.69 : 25,856.07 = 14,267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.69/25,856.07 = 14,267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.69x = 25,856.07 × 14,267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.69x = 368,893,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,893,463.34/17,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,369.41

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