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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.60, 26,229.90 and 14,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.60, 26,229.90 and 14,030.60 is: 21,045.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.60 : 26,229.90 = 14,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.60/26,229.90 = 14,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.60x = 26,229.90 × 14,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.60x = 368,021,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,021,234.94/17,486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,045.90

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