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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.60, 26,505.90 and 14,819.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.60, 26,505.90 and 14,819.40 is: 22,229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.60 : 26,505.90 = 14,819.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.60/26,505.90 = 14,819.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.60x = 26,505.90 × 14,819.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.60x = 392,801,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,801,534.46/17,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,229.10

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