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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.94, 26,222.48 and 14,400.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.94, 26,222.48 and 14,400.96 is: 21,580.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.94 : 26,222.48 = 14,400.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.94/26,222.48 = 14,400.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.94x = 26,222.48 × 14,400.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.94x = 377,628,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,628,813.58/17,498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.10

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