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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.20, 26,053.44 and 14,083.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.20, 26,053.44 and 14,083.05 is: 21,114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.20 : 26,053.44 = 14,083.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.20/26,053.44 = 14,083.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.20x = 26,053.44 × 14,083.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.20x = 366,911,898.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,911,898.19/17,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,114.56

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