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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364, 26,035.04 and 14,732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364, 26,035.04 and 14,732.44 is: 22,089.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364 : 26,035.04 = 14,732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364/26,035.04 = 14,732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364x = 26,035.04 × 14,732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364x = 383,559,664.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,559,664.70/17,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,089.36

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