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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.80, 26,325.90 and 14,632.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.80, 26,325.90 and 14,632.20 is: 21,924.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.80 : 26,325.90 = 14,632.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.80/26,325.90 = 14,632.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.80x = 26,325.90 × 14,632.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.80x = 385,205,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,205,833.98/17,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,924.32

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