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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.80, 26,033.40 and 14,882.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.80, 26,033.40 and 14,882.40 is: 22,337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.80 : 26,033.40 = 14,882.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.80/26,033.40 = 14,882.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.80x = 26,033.40 × 14,882.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.80x = 387,439,472.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,439,472.16/17,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,337.50

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