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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.34, 25,771.37 and 14,884.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.34, 25,771.37 and 14,884.22 is: 22,215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.34 : 25,771.37 = 14,884.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.34/25,771.37 = 14,884.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.34x = 25,771.37 × 14,884.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.34x = 383,586,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,586,740.78/17,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,215.87

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