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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.37, 25,876.65 and 14,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.37, 25,876.65 and 14,466.72 is: 21,672.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.37 : 25,876.65 = 14,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.37/25,876.65 = 14,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.37x = 25,876.65 × 14,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.37x = 374,350,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,350,250.09/17,273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,672.10

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