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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.71, 25,979.13 and 14,566.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.71, 25,979.13 and 14,566.47 is: 21,867.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.71 : 25,979.13 = 14,566.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.71/25,979.13 = 14,566.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.71x = 25,979.13 × 14,566.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.71x = 378,424,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,424,217.77/17,305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,867.01

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