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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.04, 26,168.19 and 14,929.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.04, 26,168.19 and 14,929.86 is: 22,423.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.04 : 26,168.19 = 14,929.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.04/26,168.19 = 14,929.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.04x = 26,168.19 × 14,929.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.04x = 390,687,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,687,413.15/17,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,423.61

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