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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.54, 26,362.26 and 17,140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.54, 26,362.26 and 17,140.68 is: 25,653.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.54 : 26,362.26 = 17,140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.54/26,362.26 = 17,140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.54x = 26,362.26 × 17,140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.54x = 451,867,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,867,062.74/17,614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,653.07

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