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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.02, 26,390.24 and 14,936.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.02, 26,390.24 and 14,936.10 is: 22,435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.02 : 26,390.24 = 14,936.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.02/26,390.24 = 14,936.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.02x = 26,390.24 × 14,936.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.02x = 394,167,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,167,263.66/17,569.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,435.36

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