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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.79, 26,158.80 and 14,923.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.79, 26,158.80 and 14,923.61 is: 22,414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.79 : 26,158.80 = 14,923.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.79/26,158.80 = 14,923.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.79x = 26,158.80 × 14,923.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.79x = 390,383,729.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,383,729.27/17,416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,414.22

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