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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.90, 25,772.81 and 14,816.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.90, 25,772.81 and 14,816.46 is: 22,116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.90 : 25,772.81 = 14,816.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.90/25,772.81 = 14,816.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.90x = 25,772.81 × 14,816.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.90x = 381,861,831.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,861,831.02/17,265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,116.53

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