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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,542.54, 26,267.91 and 14,016.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,542.54, 26,267.91 and 14,016.34 is: 20,987.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,542.54 : 26,267.91 = 14,016.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,542.54/26,267.91 = 14,016.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,542.54x = 26,267.91 × 14,016.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,542.54x = 368,179,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,179,957.65/17,542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,987.84

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