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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.64, 26,425.70 and 14,959.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.64, 26,425.70 and 14,959.74 is: 22,470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.64 : 26,425.70 = 14,959.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.64/26,425.70 = 14,959.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.64x = 26,425.70 × 14,959.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.64x = 395,321,601.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,321,601.32/17,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,470.85

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