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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.61, 26,433.79 and 14,134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.61, 26,433.79 and 14,134.53 is: 21,201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.61 : 26,433.79 = 14,134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.61/26,433.79 = 14,134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.61x = 26,433.79 × 14,134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.61x = 373,629,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,629,197.77/17,622.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,201.69

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