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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.40, 26,331.60 and 14,251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.40, 26,331.60 and 14,251.76 is: 21,377.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.40 : 26,331.60 = 14,251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.40/26,331.60 = 14,251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.40x = 26,331.60 × 14,251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.40x = 375,271,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,271,643.62/17,554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,377.64

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