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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.66, 26,362.86 and 17,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.66, 26,362.86 and 17,124.08 is: 25,483.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.66 : 26,362.86 = 17,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.66/26,362.86 = 17,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.66x = 26,362.86 × 17,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.66x = 451,439,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,439,723.67/17,714.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,483.96

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