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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.32, 25,912.86 and 14,928.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.32, 25,912.86 and 14,928.18 is: 22,392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.32 : 25,912.86 = 14,928.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.32/25,912.86 = 14,928.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.32x = 25,912.86 × 14,928.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.32x = 386,831,838.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,831,838.39/17,275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,392.17

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