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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.52, 25,889.28 and 14,988.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.52, 25,889.28 and 14,988.52 is: 22,428.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.52 : 25,889.28 = 14,988.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.52/25,889.28 = 14,988.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.52x = 25,889.28 × 14,988.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.52x = 388,041,991.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,041,991.07/17,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,428.20

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