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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.83, 26,027.92 and 14,270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.83, 26,027.92 and 14,270.71 is: 21,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.83 : 26,027.92 = 14,270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.83/26,027.92 = 14,270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.83x = 26,027.92 × 14,270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.83x = 371,436,898.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,436,898.22/17,390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,358.20

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