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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.47, 25,773.66 and 14,817.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.47, 25,773.66 and 14,817.03 is: 22,117.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.47 : 25,773.66 = 14,817.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.47/25,773.66 = 14,817.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.47x = 25,773.66 × 14,817.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.47x = 381,888,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,888,996.78/17,266.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,117.38

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