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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.59, 26,515.24 and 14,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.59, 26,515.24 and 14,150.24 is: 21,225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.59 : 26,515.24 = 14,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.59/26,515.24 = 14,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.59x = 26,515.24 × 14,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.59x = 375,197,009.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,197,009.66/17,676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,225.65

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