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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.20, 25,983.30 and 14,730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.20, 25,983.30 and 14,730.20 is: 22,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.20 : 25,983.30 = 14,730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.20/25,983.30 = 14,730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.20x = 25,983.30 × 14,730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.20x = 382,739,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,739,205.66/17,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,095.30

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