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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.20, 25,994.52 and 14,427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.20, 25,994.52 and 14,427.96 is: 21,642.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.20 : 25,994.52 = 14,427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.20/25,994.52 = 14,427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.20x = 25,994.52 × 14,427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.20x = 375,047,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,047,894.78/17,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,642.54

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