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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.40, 25,778.02 and 14,819.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.40, 25,778.02 and 14,819.96 is: 22,121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.40 : 25,778.02 = 14,819.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.40/25,778.02 = 14,819.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.40x = 25,778.02 × 14,819.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.40x = 382,029,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,029,225.28/17,269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,121.74

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