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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.64, 25,649.46 and 14,599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.64, 25,649.46 and 14,599.44 is: 21,864.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.64 : 25,649.46 = 14,599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.64/25,649.46 = 14,599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.64x = 25,649.46 × 14,599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.64x = 374,467,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,467,752.30/17,126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,864.64

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