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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.96, 26,007.12 and 14,602.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.96, 26,007.12 and 14,602.80 is: 21,877.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.96 : 26,007.12 = 14,602.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.96/26,007.12 = 14,602.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.96x = 26,007.12 × 14,602.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.96x = 379,776,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,776,771.94/17,358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,877.85

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