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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.82, 26,277.21 and 14,396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.82, 26,277.21 and 14,396.22 is: 21,555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.82 : 26,277.21 = 14,396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.82/26,277.21 = 14,396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.82x = 26,277.21 × 14,396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.82x = 378,292,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,292,496.15/17,549.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,555.35

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