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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,442.61, 26,163.91 and 14,352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,442.61, 26,163.91 and 14,352.12 is: 21,528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,442.61 : 26,163.91 = 14,352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,442.61/26,163.91 = 14,352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,442.61x = 26,163.91 × 14,352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,442.61x = 375,507,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,507,575.99/17,442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,528.18

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