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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.08, 26,238.62 and 13,996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.08, 26,238.62 and 13,996.84 is: 20,958.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.08 : 26,238.62 = 13,996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.08/26,238.62 = 13,996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.08x = 26,238.62 × 13,996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.08x = 367,257,765.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,257,765.96/17,523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,958.52

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