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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.40, 25,776.53 and 14,818.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.40, 25,776.53 and 14,818.96 is: 22,120.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.40 : 25,776.53 = 14,818.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.40/25,776.53 = 14,818.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.40x = 25,776.53 × 14,818.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.40x = 381,981,367.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,981,367.01/17,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.25

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