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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.20, 26,425.80 and 10,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.20, 26,425.80 and 10,205.40 is: 15,310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.20 : 26,425.80 = 10,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.20/26,425.80 = 10,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.20x = 26,425.80 × 10,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.20x = 269,685,859.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,685,859.32/17,614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,310.71

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