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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.64, 26,430.20 and 14,962.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.64, 26,430.20 and 14,962.74 is: 22,475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.64 : 26,430.20 = 14,962.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.64/26,430.20 = 14,962.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.64x = 26,430.20 × 14,962.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.64x = 395,468,210.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,468,210.75/17,595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,475.35

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