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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.58, 26,598.27 and 14,939.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.58, 26,598.27 and 14,939.65 is: 22,440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.58 : 26,598.27 = 14,939.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.58/26,598.27 = 14,939.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.58x = 26,598.27 × 14,939.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.58x = 397,368,844.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,368,844.41/17,707.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.61

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