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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,505.49, 26,209.53 and 14,983.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,505.49, 26,209.53 and 14,983.15 is: 22,433.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,505.49 : 26,209.53 = 14,983.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,505.49/26,209.53 = 14,983.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,505.49x = 26,209.53 × 14,983.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,505.49x = 392,701,319.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,701,319.42/17,505.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,433.04

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