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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.90, 25,781.75 and 14,822.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.90, 25,781.75 and 14,822.46 is: 22,125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.90 : 25,781.75 = 14,822.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.90/25,781.75 = 14,822.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.90x = 25,781.75 × 14,822.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.90x = 382,148,883.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,148,883.99/17,271.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,125.47

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