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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.21, 25,979.88 and 14,566.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.21, 25,979.88 and 14,566.97 is: 21,867.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.21 : 25,979.88 = 14,566.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.21/25,979.88 = 14,566.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.21x = 25,979.88 × 14,566.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.21x = 378,448,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,448,132.56/17,306.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,867.76

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