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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,279.28, 25,792.74 and 14,829.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,279.28, 25,792.74 and 14,829.84 is: 22,136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,279.28 : 25,792.74 = 14,829.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,279.28/25,792.74 = 14,829.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,279.28x = 25,792.74 × 14,829.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,279.28x = 382,502,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,502,207.36/17,279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,136.47

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