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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.62, 26,027.61 and 14,234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.62, 26,027.61 and 14,234.50 is: 21,348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.62 : 26,027.61 = 14,234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.62/26,027.61 = 14,234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.62x = 26,027.61 × 14,234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.62x = 370,490,014.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,490,014.55/17,354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.21

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