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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.12, 26,480.94 and 14,906.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.12, 26,480.94 and 14,906.68 is: 22,349.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.12 : 26,480.94 = 14,906.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.12/26,480.94 = 14,906.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.12x = 26,480.94 × 14,906.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.12x = 394,742,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,742,898.68/17,662.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,349.69

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