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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.48, 26,421.88 and 14,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.48, 26,421.88 and 14,095.74 is: 21,143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.48 : 26,421.88 = 14,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.48/26,421.88 = 14,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.48x = 26,421.88 × 14,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.48x = 372,435,950.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,435,950.79/17,614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,143.74

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