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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.96, 26,010.12 and 14,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.96, 26,010.12 and 14,604.80 is: 21,880.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.96 : 26,010.12 = 14,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.96/26,010.12 = 14,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.96x = 26,010.12 × 14,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.96x = 379,872,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,872,600.58/17,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,880.85

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