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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.48, 26,492.04 and 14,935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.48, 26,492.04 and 14,935.44 is: 22,384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.48 : 26,492.04 = 14,935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.48/26,492.04 = 14,935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.48x = 26,492.04 × 14,935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.48x = 395,670,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,670,273.90/17,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,384.00

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