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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.40, 26,483.40 and 14,761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.40, 26,483.40 and 14,761.20 is: 22,196.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.40 : 26,483.40 = 14,761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.40/26,483.40 = 14,761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.40x = 26,483.40 × 14,761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.40x = 390,926,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,926,764.08/17,612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,196.11

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