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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.70, 26,583.15 and 14,779.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.70, 26,583.15 and 14,779.70 is: 22,202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.70 : 26,583.15 = 14,779.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.70/26,583.15 = 14,779.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.70x = 26,583.15 × 14,779.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.70x = 392,890,982.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,890,982.06/17,695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,202.62

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