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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,487.40, 26,231.10 and 14,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,487.40, 26,231.10 and 14,031.40 is: 21,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,487.40 : 26,231.10 = 14,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,487.40/26,231.10 = 14,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,487.40x = 26,231.10 × 14,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,487.40x = 368,059,056.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,059,056.54/17,487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,047.10

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