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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.40, 26,216.10 and 14,021.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.40, 26,216.10 and 14,021.40 is: 21,032.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.40 : 26,216.10 = 14,021.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.40/26,216.10 = 14,021.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.40x = 26,216.10 × 14,021.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.40x = 367,586,424.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,586,424.54/17,477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,032.10

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