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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.04, 26,012.70 and 14,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.04, 26,012.70 and 14,397.44 is: 21,566.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.04 : 26,012.70 = 14,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.04/26,012.70 = 14,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.04x = 26,012.70 × 14,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.04x = 374,516,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,516,157.42/17,366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,566.01

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