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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,455.72, 26,183.58 and 14,371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,455.72, 26,183.58 and 14,371.24 is: 21,556.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,455.72 : 26,183.58 = 14,371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,455.72/26,183.58 = 14,371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,455.72x = 26,183.58 × 14,371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,455.72x = 376,290,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,290,512.24/17,455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,556.86

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