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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.48, 25,997.04 and 14,867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.48, 25,997.04 and 14,867.04 is: 22,319.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.48 : 25,997.04 = 14,867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.48/25,997.04 = 14,867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.48x = 25,997.04 × 14,867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.48x = 386,499,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,499,033.56/17,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,319.72

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