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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,518.60, 26,277.90 and 14,408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,518.60, 26,277.90 and 14,408.20 is: 21,612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,518.60 : 26,277.90 = 14,408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,518.60/26,277.90 = 14,408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,518.60x = 26,277.90 × 14,408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,518.60x = 378,617,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,617,238.78/17,518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,612.30

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