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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,758.28, 26,595.92 and 14,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,758.28, 26,595.92 and 14,035.52 is: 21,020.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,758.28 : 26,595.92 = 14,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,758.28/26,595.92 = 14,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,758.28x = 26,595.92 × 14,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,758.28x = 373,287,567.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,287,567.08/17,758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.48

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