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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.80, 26,327.40 and 14,633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.80, 26,327.40 and 14,633.20 is: 21,925.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.80 : 26,327.40 = 14,633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.80/26,327.40 = 14,633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.80x = 26,327.40 × 14,633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.80x = 385,254,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,254,109.68/17,570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,925.81

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