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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.40, 26,502.90 and 14,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.40, 26,502.90 and 14,774.20 is: 22,215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.40 : 26,502.90 = 14,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.40/26,502.90 = 14,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.40x = 26,502.90 × 14,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.40x = 391,559,145.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,559,145.18/17,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,215.62

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