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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.90, 26,047.35 and 14,643.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.90, 26,047.35 and 14,643.30 is: 21,964.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.90 : 26,047.35 = 14,643.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.90/26,047.35 = 14,643.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.90x = 26,047.35 × 14,643.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.90x = 381,419,160.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,419,160.26/17,364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,964.95

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