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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.34, 25,766.92 and 14,881.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.34, 25,766.92 and 14,881.22 is: 22,211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.34 : 25,766.92 = 14,881.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.34/25,766.92 = 14,881.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.34x = 25,766.92 × 14,881.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.34x = 383,443,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,443,205.24/17,263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,211.41

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