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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.88, 26,227.80 and 14,969.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.88, 26,227.80 and 14,969.70 is: 22,483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.88 : 26,227.80 = 14,969.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.88/26,227.80 = 14,969.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.88x = 26,227.80 × 14,969.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.88x = 392,622,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,622,297.66/17,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,483.25

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