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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.28, 25,902.33 and 14,921.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.28, 25,902.33 and 14,921.14 is: 22,381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.28 : 25,902.33 = 14,921.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.28/25,902.33 = 14,921.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.28x = 25,902.33 × 14,921.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.28x = 386,492,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,492,254.36/17,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,381.63

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