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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.07, 26,187.10 and 14,367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.07, 26,187.10 and 14,367.58 is: 21,551.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.07 : 26,187.10 = 14,367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.07/26,187.10 = 14,367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.07x = 26,187.10 × 14,367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.07x = 376,245,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,245,152.83/17,458.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,551.37

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