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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.28, 25,965.54 and 14,333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.28, 25,965.54 and 14,333.81 is: 21,543.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.28 : 25,965.54 = 14,333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.28/25,965.54 = 14,333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.28x = 25,965.54 × 14,333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.28x = 372,185,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,185,181.82/17,276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,543.13

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