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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,302.70, 25,917.60 and 14,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,302.70, 25,917.60 and 14,022.20 is: 21,003.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,302.70 : 25,917.60 = 14,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,302.70/25,917.60 = 14,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,302.70x = 25,917.60 × 14,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,302.70x = 363,421,770.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,421,770.72/17,302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.76

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