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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,649.60, 26,474.40 and 14,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,649.60, 26,474.40 and 14,366.40 is: 21,549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,649.60 : 26,474.40 = 14,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,649.60/26,474.40 = 14,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,649.60x = 26,474.40 × 14,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,649.60x = 380,341,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,341,820.16/17,649.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,549.60

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