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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,542.32, 26,276.08 and 14,196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,542.32, 26,276.08 and 14,196.24 is: 21,264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,542.32 : 26,276.08 = 14,196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,542.32/26,276.08 = 14,196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,542.32x = 26,276.08 × 14,196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,542.32x = 373,021,537.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,021,537.94/17,542.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,264.09

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