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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,426.87, 26,137.55 and 14,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,426.87, 26,137.55 and 14,484.20 is: 21,724.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,426.87 : 26,137.55 = 14,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,426.87/26,137.55 = 14,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,426.87x = 26,137.55 × 14,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,426.87x = 378,581,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,581,603.26/17,426.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,724.02

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