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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.36, 25,870.66 and 14,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.36, 25,870.66 and 14,462.70 is: 21,666.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.36 : 25,870.66 = 14,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.36/25,870.66 = 14,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.36x = 25,870.66 × 14,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.36x = 374,159,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,159,594.38/17,269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.10

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