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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.36, 26,432.28 and 14,361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.36, 26,432.28 and 14,361.36 is: 21,544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.36 : 26,432.28 = 14,361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.36/26,432.28 = 14,361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.36x = 26,432.28 × 14,361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.36x = 379,603,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,603,488.70/17,619.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,544.68

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