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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.80, 26,005.20 and 14,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.80, 26,005.20 and 14,712.40 is: 22,068.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.80 : 26,005.20 = 14,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.80/26,005.20 = 14,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.80x = 26,005.20 × 14,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.80x = 382,598,904.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,598,904.48/17,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,068.60

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