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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,480.80, 26,194.98 and 14,200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,480.80, 26,194.98 and 14,200.24 is: 21,279.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,480.80 : 26,194.98 = 14,200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,480.80/26,194.98 = 14,200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,480.80x = 26,194.98 × 14,200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,480.80x = 371,975,002.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,975,002.80/17,480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,279.06

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