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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.48, 26,248.11 and 14,488.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.48, 26,248.11 and 14,488.06 is: 21,700.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.48 : 26,248.11 = 14,488.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.48/26,248.11 = 14,488.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.48x = 26,248.11 × 14,488.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.48x = 380,284,192.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,284,192.57/17,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,700.17

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