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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.09, 26,227.87 and 14,163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.09, 26,227.87 and 14,163.98 is: 21,215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.09 : 26,227.87 = 14,163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.09/26,227.87 = 14,163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.09x = 26,227.87 × 14,163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.09x = 371,490,859.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,490,859.57/17,510.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,215.82

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