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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,451.60, 26,148.60 and 14,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,451.60, 26,148.60 and 14,859.60 is: 22,264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,451.60 : 26,148.60 = 14,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,451.60/26,148.60 = 14,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,451.60x = 26,148.60 × 14,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,451.60x = 388,557,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,557,736.56/17,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,264.88

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