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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.44, 26,486.36 and 14,397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.44, 26,486.36 and 14,397.36 is: 21,598.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.44 : 26,486.36 = 14,397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.44/26,486.36 = 14,397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.44x = 26,486.36 × 14,397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.44x = 381,333,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,333,660.01/17,655.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.65

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