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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,530.08, 26,249.12 and 14,003.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,530.08, 26,249.12 and 14,003.84 is: 20,969.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,530.08 : 26,249.12 = 14,003.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,530.08/26,249.12 = 14,003.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,530.08x = 26,249.12 × 14,003.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,530.08x = 367,588,476.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,588,476.62/17,530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.01

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