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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,461.33, 26,177.32 and 14,166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,461.33, 26,177.32 and 14,166.25 is: 21,237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,461.33 : 26,177.32 = 14,166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,461.33/26,177.32 = 14,166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,461.33x = 26,177.32 × 14,166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,461.33x = 370,834,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,834,459.45/17,461.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,237.47

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