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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,274.32, 25,911.36 and 14,927.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,274.32, 25,911.36 and 14,927.18 is: 22,390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,274.32 : 25,911.36 = 14,927.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,274.32/25,911.36 = 14,927.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,274.32x = 25,911.36 × 14,927.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,274.32x = 386,783,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,783,405.21/17,274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,390.67

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