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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,297.75, 25,968.50 and 14,717.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,297.75, 25,968.50 and 14,717.09 is: 22,094.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,297.75 : 25,968.50 = 14,717.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,297.75/25,968.50 = 14,717.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,297.75x = 25,968.50 × 14,717.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,297.75x = 382,180,798.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,180,798.19/17,297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,094.25

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