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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.93, 26,114.99 and 14,717.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.93, 26,114.99 and 14,717.66 is: 22,014.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.93 : 26,114.99 = 14,717.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.93/26,114.99 = 14,717.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.93x = 26,114.99 × 14,717.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.93x = 384,351,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,351,413.15/17,458.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,014.61

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