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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,506.60, 26,259.90 and 14,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,506.60, 26,259.90 and 14,882.20 is: 22,323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,506.60 : 26,259.90 = 14,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,506.60/26,259.90 = 14,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,506.60x = 26,259.90 × 14,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,506.60x = 390,805,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,805,083.78/17,506.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,323.30

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