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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.08, 26,237.12 and 13,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.08, 26,237.12 and 13,995.84 is: 20,957.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.08 : 26,237.12 = 13,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.08/26,237.12 = 13,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.08x = 26,237.12 × 13,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.08x = 367,210,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,210,533.58/17,522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,957.02

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