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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.93, 26,116.49 and 14,718.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.93, 26,116.49 and 14,718.66 is: 22,016.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.93 : 26,116.49 = 14,718.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.93/26,116.49 = 14,718.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.93x = 26,116.49 × 14,718.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.93x = 384,399,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,399,736.70/17,459.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,016.11

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