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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.53, 26,125.85 and 13,870.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.53, 26,125.85 and 13,870.06 is: 20,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.53 : 26,125.85 = 13,870.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.53/26,125.85 = 13,870.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.53x = 26,125.85 × 13,870.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.53x = 362,366,907.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,366,907.07/17,414.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,808.31

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