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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.98, 26,380.62 and 14,473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.98, 26,380.62 and 14,473.08 is: 21,675.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.98 : 26,380.62 = 14,473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.98/26,380.62 = 14,473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.98x = 26,380.62 × 14,473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.98x = 381,808,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,808,823.71/17,614.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,675.23

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