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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.96, 26,351.40 and 14,137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.96, 26,351.40 and 14,137.52 is: 21,216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.96 : 26,351.40 = 14,137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.96/26,351.40 = 14,137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.96x = 26,351.40 × 14,137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.96x = 372,543,444.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,543,444.53/17,558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,216.71

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