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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.40, 26,645.40 and 14,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.40, 26,645.40 and 14,869.20 is: 22,358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.40 : 26,645.40 = 14,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.40/26,645.40 = 14,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.40x = 26,645.40 × 14,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.40x = 396,195,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,195,781.68/17,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.17

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