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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.72, 26,231.25 and 14,969.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.72, 26,231.25 and 14,969.32 is: 22,351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.72 : 26,231.25 = 14,969.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.72/26,231.25 = 14,969.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.72x = 26,231.25 × 14,969.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.72x = 392,663,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,663,975.25/17,567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,351.45

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