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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.70, 26,005.77 and 14,435.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.70, 26,005.77 and 14,435.46 is: 21,653.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.70 : 26,005.77 = 14,435.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.70/26,005.77 = 14,435.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.70x = 26,005.77 × 14,435.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.70x = 375,405,252.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,405,252.60/17,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,653.79

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