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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.80, 26,026.20 and 14,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.80, 26,026.20 and 14,845.20 is: 22,267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.80 : 26,026.20 = 14,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.80/26,026.20 = 14,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.80x = 26,026.20 × 14,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.80x = 386,364,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,364,144.24/17,350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,267.80

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