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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.06, 26,222.66 and 14,401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.06, 26,222.66 and 14,401.08 is: 21,580.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.06 : 26,222.66 = 14,401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.06/26,222.66 = 14,401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.06x = 26,222.66 × 14,401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.06x = 377,634,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,634,624.47/17,499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.28

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