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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,697.24, 26,540.46 and 14,924.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,697.24, 26,540.46 and 14,924.88 is: 22,382.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,697.24 : 26,540.46 = 14,924.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,697.24/26,540.46 = 14,924.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,697.24x = 26,540.46 × 14,924.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,697.24x = 396,113,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,113,180.64/17,697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,382.77

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