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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,633.76, 26,406.90 and 14,724.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,633.76, 26,406.90 and 14,724.96 is: 22,050.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,633.76 : 26,406.90 = 14,724.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,633.76/26,406.90 = 14,724.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,633.76x = 26,406.90 × 14,724.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,633.76x = 388,840,546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,840,546.22/17,633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,050.92

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