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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.28, 26,588.42 and 14,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.28, 26,588.42 and 14,030.52 is: 21,012.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.28 : 26,588.42 = 14,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.28/26,588.42 = 14,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.28x = 26,588.42 × 14,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.28x = 373,049,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,049,358.58/17,753.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.98

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