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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.16, 25,908.12 and 14,666.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.16, 25,908.12 and 14,666.58 is: 21,987.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.16 : 25,908.12 = 14,666.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.16/25,908.12 = 14,666.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.16x = 25,908.12 × 14,666.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.16x = 379,983,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,983,514.63/17,282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,987.04

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