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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.46, 25,980.26 and 14,567.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.46, 25,980.26 and 14,567.22 is: 21,868.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.46 : 25,980.26 = 14,567.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.46/25,980.26 = 14,567.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.46x = 25,980.26 × 14,567.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.46x = 378,460,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,460,090.24/17,306.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,868.14

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