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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.13, 25,960.06 and 14,711.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.13, 25,960.06 and 14,711.47 is: 22,085.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.13 : 25,960.06 = 14,711.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.13/25,960.06 = 14,711.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.13x = 25,960.06 × 14,711.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.13x = 381,910,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,910,597.38/17,292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,085.81

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