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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,417.79, 26,160.30 and 14,924.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,417.79, 26,160.30 and 14,924.61 is: 22,415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,417.79 : 26,160.30 = 14,924.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,417.79/26,160.30 = 14,924.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,417.79x = 26,160.30 × 14,924.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,417.79x = 390,432,274.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,432,274.98/17,417.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,415.72

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