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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,639.79, 26,581.06 and 14,588.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,639.79, 26,581.06 and 14,588.41 is: 21,982.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,639.79 : 26,581.06 = 14,588.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,639.79/26,581.06 = 14,588.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,639.79x = 26,581.06 × 14,588.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,639.79x = 387,775,401.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,775,401.51/17,639.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,982.99

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