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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.96, 26,001.12 and 14,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.96, 26,001.12 and 14,598.80 is: 21,871.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.96 : 26,001.12 = 14,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.96/26,001.12 = 14,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.96x = 26,001.12 × 14,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.96x = 379,585,150.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,585,150.66/17,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,871.85

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