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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.80, 26,163.30 and 14,926.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.80, 26,163.30 and 14,926.62 is: 22,418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.80 : 26,163.30 = 14,926.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.80/26,163.30 = 14,926.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.80x = 26,163.30 × 14,926.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.80x = 390,529,637.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,529,637.05/17,419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,418.72

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