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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.36, 25,867.69 and 14,460.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.36, 25,867.69 and 14,460.71 is: 21,663.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.36 : 25,867.69 = 14,460.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.36/25,867.69 = 14,460.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.36x = 25,867.69 × 14,460.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.36x = 374,064,997.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,064,997.97/17,267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,663.13

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