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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,447.68, 26,175.84 and 14,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,447.68, 26,175.84 and 14,332.96 is: 21,502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,447.68 : 26,175.84 = 14,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,447.68/26,175.84 = 14,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,447.68x = 26,175.84 × 14,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,447.68x = 375,177,267.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,177,267.69/17,447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,502.99

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