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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.07, 25,829.76 and 14,511.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.07, 25,829.76 and 14,511.23 is: 21,644.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.07 : 25,829.76 = 14,511.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.07/25,829.76 = 14,511.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.07x = 25,829.76 × 14,511.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.07x = 374,821,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,821,588.20/17,317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,644.63

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