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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.72, 26,194.08 and 14,378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.72, 26,194.08 and 14,378.24 is: 21,567.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.72 : 26,194.08 = 14,378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.72/26,194.08 = 14,378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.72x = 26,194.08 × 14,378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.72x = 376,624,768.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,624,768.82/17,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,567.36

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