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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.90, 26,562.45 and 14,425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.90, 26,562.45 and 14,425.10 is: 21,611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.90 : 26,562.45 = 14,425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.90/26,562.45 = 14,425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.90x = 26,562.45 × 14,425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.90x = 383,165,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,165,997.50/17,729.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,611.29

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