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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604, 26,356.86 and 14,521.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604, 26,356.86 and 14,521.14 is: 21,741.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604 : 26,356.86 = 14,521.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604/26,356.86 = 14,521.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604x = 26,356.86 × 14,521.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604x = 382,731,654.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,731,654.02/17,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,741.18

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