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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,438.02, 26,131.02 and 14,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,438.02, 26,131.02 and 14,924.32 is: 22,364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,438.02 : 26,131.02 = 14,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,438.02/26,131.02 = 14,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,438.02x = 26,131.02 × 14,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,438.02x = 389,987,704.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,987,704.41/17,438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,364.22

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