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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.12, 26,320.02 and 14,280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.12, 26,320.02 and 14,280.76 is: 21,397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.12 : 26,320.02 = 14,280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.12/26,320.02 = 14,280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.12x = 26,320.02 × 14,280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.12x = 375,869,888.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,869,888.82/17,566.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,397.43

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