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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.38, 26,198.07 and 14,374.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.38, 26,198.07 and 14,374.89 is: 21,562.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.38 : 26,198.07 = 14,374.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.38/26,198.07 = 14,374.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.38x = 26,198.07 × 14,374.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.38x = 376,594,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,594,320.56/17,465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,562.34

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