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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,422.67, 26,167.62 and 14,929.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,422.67, 26,167.62 and 14,929.49 is: 22,423.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,422.67 : 26,167.62 = 14,929.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,422.67/26,167.62 = 14,929.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,422.67x = 26,167.62 × 14,929.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,422.67x = 390,669,090.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,669,090.28/17,422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,423.04

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