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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.94, 26,110.89 and 13,927.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.94, 26,110.89 and 13,927.23 is: 20,863.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.94 : 26,110.89 = 13,927.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.94/26,110.89 = 13,927.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.94x = 26,110.89 × 13,927.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.94x = 363,652,370.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,652,370.53/17,429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.66

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