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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.29, 26,587.85 and 14,592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.29, 26,587.85 and 14,592.90 is: 21,989.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.29 : 26,587.85 = 14,592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.29/26,587.85 = 14,592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.29x = 26,587.85 × 14,592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.29x = 387,993,763.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,993,763.30/17,644.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,989.76

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