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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,562.96, 26,357.40 and 14,141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,562.96, 26,357.40 and 14,141.52 is: 21,222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,562.96 : 26,357.40 = 14,141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,562.96/26,357.40 = 14,141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,562.96x = 26,357.40 × 14,141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,562.96x = 372,733,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,733,699.25/17,562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,222.72

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