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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.46, 26,002.06 and 14,074.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.46, 26,002.06 and 14,074.76 is: 21,127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.46 : 26,002.06 = 14,074.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.46/26,002.06 = 14,074.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.46x = 26,002.06 × 14,074.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.46x = 365,972,754.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,972,754.01/17,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,127.07

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