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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,680.26, 26,520.70 and 14,153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,680.26, 26,520.70 and 14,153.93 is: 21,231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,680.26 : 26,520.70 = 14,153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,680.26/26,520.70 = 14,153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,680.26x = 26,520.70 × 14,153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,680.26x = 375,372,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,372,131.35/17,680.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,231.14

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