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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.24, 26,309.61 and 14,255.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.24, 26,309.61 and 14,255.19 is: 21,360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.24 : 26,309.61 = 14,255.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.24/26,309.61 = 14,255.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.24x = 26,309.61 × 14,255.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.24x = 375,048,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,048,489.38/17,558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,360.26

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