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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,014.28, 26,840.24 and 17,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,014.28, 26,840.24 and 17,008.26 is: 25,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,014.28 : 26,840.24 = 17,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,014.28/26,840.24 = 17,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,014.28x = 26,840.24 × 17,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,014.28x = 456,505,695.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,505,695.34/18,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,341.32

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