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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,746.36, 26,621.94 and 14,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,746.36, 26,621.94 and 14,055.44 is: 21,085.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,746.36 : 26,621.94 = 14,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,746.36/26,621.94 = 14,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,746.36x = 26,621.94 × 14,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,746.36x = 374,183,080.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,183,080.35/17,746.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,085.06

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