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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,409.70, 26,114.55 and 15,514.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,409.70, 26,114.55 and 15,514.30 is: 23,271.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,409.70 : 26,114.55 = 15,514.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,409.70/26,114.55 = 15,514.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,409.70x = 26,114.55 × 15,514.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,409.70x = 405,148,963.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,148,963.07/17,409.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,271.45

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