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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.52, 25,875.78 and 14,979.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.52, 25,875.78 and 14,979.52 is: 22,414.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.52 : 25,875.78 = 14,979.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.52/25,875.78 = 14,979.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.52x = 25,875.78 × 14,979.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.52x = 387,606,764.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,606,764.03/17,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,414.71

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