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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.40, 26,022.60 and 14,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.40, 26,022.60 and 14,626.80 is: 21,940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.40 : 26,022.60 = 14,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.40/26,022.60 = 14,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.40x = 26,022.60 × 14,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.40x = 380,627,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,627,365.68/17,348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,940.20

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