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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.51, 26,091.81 and 14,417.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.51, 26,091.81 and 14,417.87 is: 21,669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.51 : 26,091.81 = 14,417.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.51/26,091.81 = 14,417.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.51x = 26,091.81 × 14,417.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.51x = 376,188,194.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,188,194.19/17,360.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,669.20

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