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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.76, 26,038.08 and 14,353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.76, 26,038.08 and 14,353.92 is: 21,443.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.76 : 26,038.08 = 14,353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.76/26,038.08 = 14,353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.76x = 26,038.08 × 14,353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.76x = 373,748,517.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,748,517.27/17,429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,443.12

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