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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,490.46, 26,235.88 and 14,002.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,490.46, 26,235.88 and 14,002.64 is: 21,004.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,490.46 : 26,235.88 = 14,002.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,490.46/26,235.88 = 14,002.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,490.46x = 26,235.88 × 14,002.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,490.46x = 367,371,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,371,582.72/17,490.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.11

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