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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.44, 26,083.12 and 13,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.44, 26,083.12 and 13,908.60 is: 20,835.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.44 : 26,083.12 = 13,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.44/26,083.12 = 13,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.44x = 26,083.12 × 13,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.44x = 362,779,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,779,682.83/17,411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.71

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