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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.29, 26,585.42 and 14,028.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.29, 26,585.42 and 14,028.53 is: 21,009.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.29 : 26,585.42 = 14,028.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.29/26,585.42 = 14,028.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.29x = 26,585.42 × 14,028.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.29x = 372,954,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,954,158.96/17,751.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,009.98

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