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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.24, 26,082.60 and 14,654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.24, 26,082.60 and 14,654.80 is: 21,954.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.24 : 26,082.60 = 14,654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.24/26,082.60 = 14,654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.24x = 26,082.60 × 14,654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.24x = 382,235,286.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,235,286.48/17,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,954.62

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