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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.54, 26,266.41 and 14,015.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.54, 26,266.41 and 14,015.34 is: 20,986.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.54 : 26,266.41 = 14,015.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.54/26,266.41 = 14,015.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.54x = 26,266.41 × 14,015.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.54x = 368,132,666.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,132,666.73/17,541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,986.34

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