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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.58, 26,460.95 and 14,843.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.58, 26,460.95 and 14,843.70 is: 22,230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.58 : 26,460.95 = 14,843.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.58/26,460.95 = 14,843.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.58x = 26,460.95 × 14,843.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.58x = 392,778,329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,778,329.30/17,668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,230.33

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