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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.16, 25,909.62 and 14,667.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.16, 25,909.62 and 14,667.58 is: 21,988.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.16 : 25,909.62 = 14,667.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.16/25,909.62 = 14,667.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.16x = 25,909.62 × 14,667.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.16x = 380,031,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,031,424.12/17,283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,988.54

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