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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,568.30, 26,323.65 and 14,630.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,568.30, 26,323.65 and 14,630.70 is: 21,922.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,568.30 : 26,323.65 = 14,630.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,568.30/26,323.65 = 14,630.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,568.30x = 26,323.65 × 14,630.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,568.30x = 385,133,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,133,426.06/17,568.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,922.07

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