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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.25, 26,074.18 and 14,593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.25, 26,074.18 and 14,593.68 is: 21,853.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.25 : 26,074.18 = 14,593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.25/26,074.18 = 14,593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.25x = 26,074.18 × 14,593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.25x = 380,518,143.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,518,143.05/17,412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,853.47

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