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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.36, 26,623.44 and 14,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.36, 26,623.44 and 14,056.44 is: 21,086.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.36 : 26,623.44 = 14,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.36/26,623.44 = 14,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.36x = 26,623.44 × 14,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.36x = 374,230,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,230,786.95/17,747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,086.56

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