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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.60, 26,010.90 and 14,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.60, 26,010.90 and 14,424.60 is: 21,636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.60 : 26,010.90 = 14,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.60/26,010.90 = 14,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.60x = 26,010.90 × 14,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.60x = 375,196,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,196,828.14/17,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,636.90

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