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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.33, 26,018.40 and 14,060.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.33, 26,018.40 and 14,060.25 is: 21,078.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.33 : 26,018.40 = 14,060.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.33/26,018.40 = 14,060.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.33x = 26,018.40 × 14,060.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.33x = 365,825,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,825,208.60/17,355.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,078.55

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