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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.70, 25,999.77 and 14,431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.70, 25,999.77 and 14,431.46 is: 21,647.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.70 : 25,999.77 = 14,431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.70/25,999.77 = 14,431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.70x = 25,999.77 × 14,431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.70x = 375,214,640.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,214,640.76/17,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,647.79

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