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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.52, 25,893.78 and 14,991.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.52, 25,893.78 and 14,991.52 is: 22,432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.52 : 25,893.78 = 14,991.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.52/25,893.78 = 14,991.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.52x = 25,893.78 × 14,991.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.52x = 388,187,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,187,120.75/17,304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.70

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