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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,534.40, 26,265.15 and 14,618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,534.40, 26,265.15 and 14,618.40 is: 21,897.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,534.40 : 26,265.15 = 14,618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,534.40/26,265.15 = 14,618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,534.40x = 26,265.15 × 14,618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,534.40x = 383,954,468.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,954,468.76/17,534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,897.21

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