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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.11, 25,864.31 and 14,458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.11, 25,864.31 and 14,458.46 is: 21,659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.11 : 25,864.31 = 14,458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.11/25,864.31 = 14,458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.11x = 25,864.31 × 14,458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.11x = 373,957,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,957,998.39/17,265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,659.76

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