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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,722.24, 26,536.08 and 14,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,722.24, 26,536.08 and 14,032 is: 21,010.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,722.24 : 26,536.08 = 14,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,722.24/26,536.08 = 14,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,722.24x = 26,536.08 × 14,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,722.24x = 372,354,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,354,274.56/17,722.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.56

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