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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,404.80, 26,107.20 and 14,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,404.80, 26,107.20 and 14,124.30 is: 21,186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,404.80 : 26,107.20 = 14,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,404.80/26,107.20 = 14,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,404.80x = 26,107.20 × 14,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,404.80x = 368,745,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,745,924.96/17,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,186.45

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