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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.32, 25,979.23 and 14,357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.32, 25,979.23 and 14,357.64 is: 21,525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.32 : 25,979.23 = 14,357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.32/25,979.23 = 14,357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.32x = 25,979.23 × 14,357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.32x = 373,000,431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,000,431.82/17,328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,525.48

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