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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,478.40, 26,282.40 and 14,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,478.40, 26,282.40 and 14,627.20 is: 21,995.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,478.40 : 26,282.40 = 14,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,478.40/26,282.40 = 14,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,478.40x = 26,282.40 × 14,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,478.40x = 384,437,921.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,437,921.28/17,478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,995.03

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