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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.30, 26,151.39 and 14,317.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.30, 26,151.39 and 14,317.38 is: 21,425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.30 : 26,151.39 = 14,317.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.30/26,151.39 = 14,317.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.30x = 26,151.39 × 14,317.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.30x = 374,419,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,419,388.16/17,475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.63

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