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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.80, 26,533.80 and 14,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.80, 26,533.80 and 14,924.40 is: 22,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.80 : 26,533.80 = 14,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.80/26,533.80 = 14,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.80x = 26,533.80 × 14,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.80x = 396,001,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,001,044.72/17,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,359.30

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