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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.34, 25,768.41 and 14,882.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.34, 25,768.41 and 14,882.22 is: 22,212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.34 : 25,768.41 = 14,882.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.34/25,768.41 = 14,882.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.34x = 25,768.41 × 14,882.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.34x = 383,491,146.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,491,146.67/17,264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,212.91

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