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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.79, 26,223.10 and 14,471.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.79, 26,223.10 and 14,471.35 is: 21,675.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.79 : 26,223.10 = 14,471.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.79/26,223.10 = 14,471.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.79x = 26,223.10 × 14,471.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.79x = 379,483,709.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,483,709.05/17,507.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,675.13

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