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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.76, 26,413.64 and 14,350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.76, 26,413.64 and 14,350.20 is: 21,539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.76 : 26,413.64 = 14,350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.76/26,413.64 = 14,350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.76x = 26,413.64 × 14,350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.76x = 379,041,016.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,041,016.73/17,597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,539.16

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