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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.67, 26,169.12 and 14,930.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.67, 26,169.12 and 14,930.49 is: 22,424.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.67 : 26,169.12 = 14,930.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.67/26,169.12 = 14,930.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.67x = 26,169.12 × 14,930.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.67x = 390,717,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,717,784.47/17,423.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,424.54

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