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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.96, 26,002.62 and 14,599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.96, 26,002.62 and 14,599.80 is: 21,873.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.96 : 26,002.62 = 14,599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.96/26,002.62 = 14,599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.96x = 26,002.62 × 14,599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.96x = 379,633,051.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,633,051.48/17,355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,873.35

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