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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,485.60, 26,228.40 and 14,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,485.60, 26,228.40 and 14,029.60 is: 21,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,485.60 : 26,228.40 = 14,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,485.60/26,228.40 = 14,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,485.60x = 26,228.40 × 14,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,485.60x = 367,973,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,973,960.64/17,485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,044.40

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