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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.12, 26,137.93 and 14,484.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.12, 26,137.93 and 14,484.45 is: 21,724.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.12 : 26,137.93 = 14,484.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.12/26,137.93 = 14,484.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.12x = 26,137.93 × 14,484.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.12x = 378,593,540.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,593,540.19/17,427.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,724.39

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