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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,417.96, 26,102.03 and 13,918.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,417.96, 26,102.03 and 13,918.61 is: 20,858.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,417.96 : 26,102.03 = 13,918.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,417.96/26,102.03 = 13,918.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,417.96x = 26,102.03 × 13,918.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,417.96x = 363,303,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,303,827.87/17,417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.00

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