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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.16, 26,114.40 and 13,970.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.16, 26,114.40 and 13,970.88 is: 20,914.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.16 : 26,114.40 = 13,970.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.16/26,114.40 = 13,970.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.16x = 26,114.40 × 13,970.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.16x = 364,841,148.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,841,148.67/17,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,914.80

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