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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,274.66, 25,911.87 and 14,927.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,274.66, 25,911.87 and 14,927.52 is: 22,391.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,274.66 : 25,911.87 = 14,927.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,274.66/25,911.87 = 14,927.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,274.66x = 25,911.87 × 14,927.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,274.66x = 386,799,957.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,799,957.66/17,274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,391.18

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