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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,280.28, 25,794.23 and 14,830.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,280.28, 25,794.23 and 14,830.84 is: 22,137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,280.28 : 25,794.23 = 14,830.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,280.28/25,794.23 = 14,830.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,280.28x = 25,794.23 × 14,830.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,280.28x = 382,550,098.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,550,098.05/17,280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,137.96

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