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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,568.60, 26,324.10 and 14,976.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,568.60, 26,324.10 and 14,976.60 is: 22,440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,568.60 : 26,324.10 = 14,976.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,568.60/26,324.10 = 14,976.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,568.60x = 26,324.10 × 14,976.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,568.60x = 394,245,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,245,516.06/17,568.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.35

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