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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.69, 26,099.64 and 14,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.69, 26,099.64 and 14,047.70 is: 21,100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.69 : 26,099.64 = 14,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.69/26,099.64 = 14,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.69x = 26,099.64 × 14,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.69x = 366,639,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,639,912.83/17,375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,100.74

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