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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,385.66, 25,951.20 and 14,936.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,385.66, 25,951.20 and 14,936.22 is: 22,294.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,385.66 : 25,951.20 = 14,936.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,385.66/25,951.20 = 14,936.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,385.66x = 25,951.20 × 14,936.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,385.66x = 387,612,832.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,612,832.46/17,385.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,294.97

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