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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.22, 26,102.47 and 14,266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.22, 26,102.47 and 14,266.18 is: 21,446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.22 : 26,102.47 = 14,266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.22/26,102.47 = 14,266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.22x = 26,102.47 × 14,266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.22x = 372,382,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,382,535.46/17,363.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,446.63

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