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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.48, 25,986.54 and 14,860.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.48, 25,986.54 and 14,860.04 is: 22,309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.48 : 25,986.54 = 14,860.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.48/25,986.54 = 14,860.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.48x = 25,986.54 × 14,860.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.48x = 386,161,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,161,023.86/17,309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,309.22

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