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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.44, 25,931.16 and 14,537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.44, 25,931.16 and 14,537.52 is: 21,768.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.44 : 25,931.16 = 14,537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.44/25,931.16 = 14,537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.44x = 25,931.16 × 14,537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.44x = 376,974,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,974,757.12/17,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,768.50

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