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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.92, 26,376.42 and 14,299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.92, 26,376.42 and 14,299.92 is: 21,427.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.92 : 26,376.42 = 14,299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.92/26,376.42 = 14,299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.92x = 26,376.42 × 14,299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.92x = 377,180,695.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,180,695.89/17,602.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,427.17

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