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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,408.40, 26,069.40 and 13,952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,408.40, 26,069.40 and 13,952.40 is: 20,893.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,408.40 : 26,069.40 = 13,952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,408.40/26,069.40 = 13,952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,408.40x = 26,069.40 × 13,952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,408.40x = 363,730,696.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,730,696.56/17,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,893.98

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