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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.70, 26,001.27 and 14,432.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.70, 26,001.27 and 14,432.46 is: 21,649.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.70 : 26,001.27 = 14,432.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.70/26,001.27 = 14,432.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.70x = 26,001.27 × 14,432.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.70x = 375,262,289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,262,289.22/17,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,649.29

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