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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,281.35, 25,923.65 and 14,326.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,281.35, 25,923.65 and 14,326.47 is: 21,491.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,281.35 : 25,923.65 = 14,326.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,281.35/25,923.65 = 14,326.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,281.35x = 25,923.65 × 14,326.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,281.35x = 371,394,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,394,322.38/17,281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,491.05

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