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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,647.80, 26,442.90 and 14,710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,647.80, 26,442.90 and 14,710.20 is: 22,041.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,647.80 : 26,442.90 = 14,710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,647.80/26,442.90 = 14,710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,647.80x = 26,442.90 × 14,710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,647.80x = 388,980,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,980,347.58/17,647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.29

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