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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.40, 26,277.90 and 14,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.40, 26,277.90 and 14,624.20 is: 21,990.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.40 : 26,277.90 = 14,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.40/26,277.90 = 14,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.40x = 26,277.90 × 14,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.40x = 384,293,265.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,293,265.18/17,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,990.53

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