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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,302.43, 25,805.93 and 14,687.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,302.43, 25,805.93 and 14,687.15 is: 21,905.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,302.43 : 25,805.93 = 14,687.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,302.43/25,805.93 = 14,687.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,302.43x = 25,805.93 × 14,687.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,302.43x = 379,015,362.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,015,362.33/17,302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,905.32

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