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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.60, 25,899.90 and 14,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.60, 25,899.90 and 14,674.60 is: 22,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.60 : 25,899.90 = 14,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.60/25,899.90 = 14,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.60x = 25,899.90 × 14,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.60x = 380,070,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,070,672.54/17,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.90

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