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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.83, 26,020.65 and 14,061.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.83, 26,020.65 and 14,061.75 is: 21,080.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.83 : 26,020.65 = 14,061.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.83/26,020.65 = 14,061.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.83x = 26,020.65 × 14,061.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.83x = 365,895,875.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,895,875.14/17,356.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,080.80

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