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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,745.84, 26,609.58 and 14,405.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,745.84, 26,609.58 and 14,405.13 is: 21,600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,745.84 : 26,609.58 = 14,405.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,745.84/26,609.58 = 14,405.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,745.84x = 26,609.58 × 14,405.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,745.84x = 383,314,459.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,314,459.15/17,745.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,600.24

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