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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,455.40, 26,139.90 and 13,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,455.40, 26,139.90 and 13,999.40 is: 20,964.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,455.40 : 26,139.90 = 13,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,455.40/26,139.90 = 13,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,455.40x = 26,139.90 × 13,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,455.40x = 365,942,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,942,916.06/17,455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,964.45

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