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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.31, 26,585.19 and 14,246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.31, 26,585.19 and 14,246.55 is: 21,317.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.31 : 26,585.19 = 14,246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.31/26,585.19 = 14,246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.31x = 26,585.19 × 14,246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.31x = 378,747,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,747,238.59/17,767.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,317.09

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