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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,417.29, 26,159.55 and 14,924.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,417.29, 26,159.55 and 14,924.11 is: 22,414.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,417.29 : 26,159.55 = 14,924.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,417.29/26,159.55 = 14,924.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,417.29x = 26,159.55 × 14,924.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,417.29x = 390,408,001.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,408,001.75/17,417.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,414.97

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