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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,467.88, 26,235.30 and 14,974.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,467.88, 26,235.30 and 14,974.70 is: 22,490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,467.88 : 26,235.30 = 14,974.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,467.88/26,235.30 = 14,974.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,467.88x = 26,235.30 × 14,974.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,467.88x = 392,865,746.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,865,746.91/17,467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,490.75

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