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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.11, 26,158.66 and 14,348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.11, 26,158.66 and 14,348.62 is: 21,522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.11 : 26,158.66 = 14,348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.11/26,158.66 = 14,348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.11x = 26,158.66 × 14,348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.11x = 375,340,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,340,672.05/17,439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,522.93

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