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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.14, 25,879.01 and 17,333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.14, 25,879.01 and 17,333.82 is: 25,792.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.14 : 25,879.01 = 17,333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.14/25,879.01 = 17,333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.14x = 25,879.01 × 17,333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.14x = 448,582,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,582,014.45/17,392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,792.23

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