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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.03, 26,125.10 and 13,869.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.03, 26,125.10 and 13,869.56 is: 20,807.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.03 : 26,125.10 = 13,869.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.03/26,125.10 = 13,869.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.03x = 26,125.10 × 13,869.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.03x = 362,343,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,343,441.98/17,414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,807.56

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