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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.80, 26,322.90 and 14,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.80, 26,322.90 and 14,630.20 is: 21,921.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.80 : 26,322.90 = 14,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.80/26,322.90 = 14,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.80x = 26,322.90 × 14,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.80x = 385,109,291.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,109,291.58/17,567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,921.32

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