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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,405.39, 26,063.92 and 14,586.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,405.39, 26,063.92 and 14,586.82 is: 21,843.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405.39 : 26,063.92 = 14,586.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405.39/26,063.92 = 14,586.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405.39x = 26,063.92 × 14,586.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405.39x = 380,189,709.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,189,709.53/17,405.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,843.22

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