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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.36, 26,436.78 and 14,364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.36, 26,436.78 and 14,364.36 is: 21,549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.36 : 26,436.78 = 14,364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.36/26,436.78 = 14,364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.36x = 26,436.78 × 14,364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.36x = 379,747,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,747,425.16/17,622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,549.18

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