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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.12, 26,453.48 and 14,205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.12, 26,453.48 and 14,205.68 is: 21,318.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.12 : 26,453.48 = 14,205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.12/26,453.48 = 14,205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.12x = 26,453.48 × 14,205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.12x = 375,789,671.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,789,671.77/17,627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,318.84

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