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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.40, 26,543.10 and 14,876.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.40, 26,543.10 and 14,876.60 is: 22,314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.40 : 26,543.10 = 14,876.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.40/26,543.10 = 14,876.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.40x = 26,543.10 × 14,876.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.40x = 394,871,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,871,081.46/17,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,314.90

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