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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.80, 26,117.70 and 14,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.80, 26,117.70 and 14,906.20 is: 22,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.80 : 26,117.70 = 14,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.80/26,117.70 = 14,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.80x = 26,117.70 × 14,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.80x = 389,315,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,315,659.74/17,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,359.30

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