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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.80, 26,527.80 and 14,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.80, 26,527.80 and 14,638.80 is: 21,926.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.80 : 26,527.80 = 14,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.80/26,527.80 = 14,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.80x = 26,527.80 × 14,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.80x = 388,335,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,335,158.64/17,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,926.46

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