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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,534.61, 26,301.87 and 14,444.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,534.61, 26,301.87 and 14,444.19 is: 21,666.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,534.61 : 26,301.87 = 14,444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,534.61/26,301.87 = 14,444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,534.61x = 26,301.87 × 14,444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,534.61x = 379,909,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,909,207.64/17,534.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.25

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