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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,443.72, 26,165.60 and 14,353.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,443.72, 26,165.60 and 14,353.23 is: 21,529.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,443.72 : 26,165.60 = 14,353.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,443.72/26,165.60 = 14,353.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,443.72x = 26,165.60 × 14,353.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,443.72x = 375,560,955.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,560,955.07/17,443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,529.86

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