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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.32, 25,980.73 and 14,358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.32, 25,980.73 and 14,358.64 is: 21,526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.32 : 25,980.73 = 14,358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.32/25,980.73 = 14,358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.32x = 25,980.73 × 14,358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.32x = 373,047,949.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,047,949.01/17,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,526.98

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