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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.36, 25,869.19 and 14,461.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.36, 25,869.19 and 14,461.71 is: 21,664.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.36 : 25,869.19 = 14,461.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.36/25,869.19 = 14,461.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.36x = 25,869.19 × 14,461.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.36x = 374,112,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,112,723.71/17,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,664.64

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