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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,426.97, 26,124.03 and 14,310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,426.97, 26,124.03 and 14,310.48 is: 21,452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,426.97 : 26,124.03 = 14,310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,426.97/26,124.03 = 14,310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,426.97x = 26,124.03 × 14,310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,426.97x = 373,847,408.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,847,408.83/17,426.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,452.23

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