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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.34, 25,784.78 and 14,893.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.34, 25,784.78 and 14,893.22 is: 22,229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.34 : 25,784.78 = 14,893.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.34/25,784.78 = 14,893.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.34x = 25,784.78 × 14,893.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.34x = 384,018,401.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,018,401.19/17,275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,229.28

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