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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,814.98, 26,744.31 and 17,110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,814.98, 26,744.31 and 17,110.26 is: 25,686.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,814.98 : 26,744.31 = 17,110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,814.98/26,744.31 = 17,110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,814.98x = 26,744.31 × 17,110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,814.98x = 457,602,097.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,602,097.62/17,814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,686.37

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