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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,274.87, 25,878.90 and 14,468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,274.87, 25,878.90 and 14,468.22 is: 21,674.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,274.87 : 25,878.90 = 14,468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,274.87/25,878.90 = 14,468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,274.87x = 25,878.90 × 14,468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,274.87x = 374,421,618.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,421,618.56/17,274.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,674.35

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