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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.22, 26,100.97 and 14,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.22, 26,100.97 and 14,265.18 is: 21,445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.22 : 26,100.97 = 14,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.22/26,100.97 = 14,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.22x = 26,100.97 × 14,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.22x = 372,334,999.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,334,999.56/17,362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,445.13

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