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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,457.60, 26,220 and 14,964.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,457.60, 26,220 and 14,964.48 is: 22,475.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,457.60 : 26,220 = 14,964.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,457.60/26,220 = 14,964.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,457.60x = 26,220 × 14,964.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,457.60x = 392,368,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,368,665.60/17,457.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,475.52

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