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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,272.53, 25,782.68 and 14,823.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,272.53, 25,782.68 and 14,823.09 is: 22,126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,272.53 : 25,782.68 = 14,823.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,272.53/25,782.68 = 14,823.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,272.53x = 25,782.68 × 14,823.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,272.53x = 382,179,023.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,179,023.14/17,272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,126.41

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