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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,308.52, 25,899.78 and 14,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,308.52, 25,899.78 and 14,995.52 is: 22,438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,308.52 : 25,899.78 = 14,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,308.52/25,899.78 = 14,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,308.52x = 25,899.78 × 14,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,308.52x = 388,380,668.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,380,668.99/17,308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,438.70

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