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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,014.26, 96,023.15 and 17,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,014.26, 96,023.15 and 17,267 is: 25,900.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,014.26 : 96,023.15 = 17,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,014.26/96,023.15 = 17,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,014.26x = 96,023.15 × 17,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,014.26x = 1,658,031,644.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,031,644.72/64,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,900.97

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