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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.80, 26,116.20 and 14,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.80, 26,116.20 and 14,905.20 is: 22,357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.80 : 26,116.20 = 14,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.80/26,116.20 = 14,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.80x = 26,116.20 × 14,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.80x = 389,267,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,267,184.24/17,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,357.80

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