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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.32, 25,982.23 and 14,359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.32, 25,982.23 and 14,359.64 is: 21,528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.32 : 25,982.23 = 14,359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.32/25,982.23 = 14,359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.32x = 25,982.23 × 14,359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.32x = 373,095,469.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,095,469.20/17,330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,528.48

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