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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.14, 26,421.21 and 9,406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.14, 26,421.21 and 9,406.14 is: 14,109.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.14 : 26,421.21 = 9,406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.14/26,421.21 = 9,406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.14x = 26,421.21 × 9,406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.14x = 248,521,600.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,521,600.23/17,614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,109.21

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