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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,457.72, 26,186.58 and 14,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,457.72, 26,186.58 and 14,373.24 is: 21,559.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,457.72 : 26,186.58 = 14,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,457.72/26,186.58 = 14,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,457.72x = 26,186.58 × 14,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,457.72x = 376,385,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,385,999.12/17,457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,559.86

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