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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,526.59, 26,252.52 and 14,180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,526.59, 26,252.52 and 14,180.48 is: 21,240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,526.59 : 26,252.52 = 14,180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,526.59/26,252.52 = 14,180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,526.59x = 26,252.52 × 14,180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,526.59x = 372,273,203.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,273,203.55/17,526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,240.49

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