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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.80, 26,321.40 and 14,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.80, 26,321.40 and 14,629.20 is: 21,919.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.80 : 26,321.40 = 14,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.80/26,321.40 = 14,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.80x = 26,321.40 × 14,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.80x = 385,061,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,061,024.88/17,566.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,919.82

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