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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,971.44, 26,921.36 and 14,057.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,971.44, 26,921.36 and 14,057.52 is: 21,058.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,971.44 : 26,921.36 = 14,057.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,971.44/26,921.36 = 14,057.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,971.44x = 26,921.36 × 14,057.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,971.44x = 378,447,556.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,447,556.63/17,971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.28

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