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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.20, 26,003.52 and 14,433.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.20, 26,003.52 and 14,433.96 is: 21,651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.20 : 26,003.52 = 14,433.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.20/26,003.52 = 14,433.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.20x = 26,003.52 × 14,433.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.20x = 375,333,767.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,333,767.54/17,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,651.54

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