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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,272.90, 25,783.24 and 14,823.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,272.90, 25,783.24 and 14,823.46 is: 22,126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,272.90 : 25,783.24 = 14,823.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,272.90/25,783.24 = 14,823.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,272.90x = 25,783.24 × 14,823.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,272.90x = 382,196,826.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,196,826.81/17,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,126.96

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