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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.67, 26,172.12 and 14,932.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.67, 26,172.12 and 14,932.49 is: 22,427.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.67 : 26,172.12 = 14,932.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.67/26,172.12 = 14,932.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.67x = 26,172.12 × 14,932.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.67x = 390,814,789.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,814,789.32/17,425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,427.54

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