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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.43, 26,185.16 and 14,135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.43, 26,185.16 and 14,135.32 is: 21,173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.43 : 26,185.16 = 14,135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.43/26,185.16 = 14,135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.43x = 26,185.16 × 14,135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.43x = 370,135,585.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,135,585.73/17,481.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,173.08

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