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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.52, 26,376.84 and 14,790.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.52, 26,376.84 and 14,790.60 is: 22,203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.52 : 26,376.84 = 14,790.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.52/26,376.84 = 14,790.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.52x = 26,376.84 × 14,790.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.52x = 390,129,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,129,289.70/17,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,203.63

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