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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.40, 25,947.85 and 14,933.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.40, 25,947.85 and 14,933.96 is: 22,291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.40 : 25,947.85 = 14,933.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.40/25,947.85 = 14,933.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.40x = 25,947.85 × 14,933.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.40x = 387,503,986.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,503,986.91/17,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,291.62

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