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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.40, 26,072.40 and 13,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.40, 26,072.40 and 13,954.40 is: 20,896.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.40 : 26,072.40 = 13,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.40/26,072.40 = 13,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.40x = 26,072.40 × 13,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.40x = 363,824,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,824,698.56/17,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,896.98

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