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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.99, 26,021.55 and 14,723.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.99, 26,021.55 and 14,723.42 is: 22,075.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.99 : 26,021.55 = 14,723.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.99/26,021.55 = 14,723.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.99x = 26,021.55 × 14,723.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.99x = 383,126,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,126,281.18/17,354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,075.85

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