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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.58, 26,026.05 and 14,269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.58, 26,026.05 and 14,269.46 is: 21,356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.58 : 26,026.05 = 14,269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.58/26,026.05 = 14,269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.58x = 26,026.05 × 14,269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.58x = 371,377,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,377,679.43/17,389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,356.33

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