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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.24, 26,635.77 and 14,330.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.24, 26,635.77 and 14,330.58 is: 21,401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.24 : 26,635.77 = 14,330.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.24/26,635.77 = 14,330.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.24x = 26,635.77 × 14,330.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.24x = 381,706,032.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,706,032.85/17,835.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.79

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