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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.49, 26,208.03 and 14,982.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.49, 26,208.03 and 14,982.15 is: 22,431.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.49 : 26,208.03 = 14,982.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.49/26,208.03 = 14,982.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.49x = 26,208.03 × 14,982.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.49x = 392,652,636.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,652,636.66/17,504.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.54

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