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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,402.60, 25,976.54 and 14,953.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,402.60, 25,976.54 and 14,953.16 is: 22,320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402.60 : 25,976.54 = 14,953.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402.60/25,976.54 = 14,953.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402.60x = 25,976.54 × 14,953.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402.60x = 388,431,358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,431,358.87/17,402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,320.31

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