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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.11, 26,334.92 and 14,272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.11, 26,334.92 and 14,272.13 is: 21,385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.11 : 26,334.92 = 14,272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.11/26,334.92 = 14,272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.11x = 26,334.92 × 14,272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.11x = 375,855,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,855,503.30/17,575.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,385.67

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