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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.62, 26,589.92 and 14,594.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.62, 26,589.92 and 14,594.06 is: 21,891.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.62 : 26,589.92 = 14,594.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.62/26,589.92 = 14,594.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.62x = 26,589.92 × 14,594.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.62x = 388,054,887.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,054,887.88/17,726.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,891.08

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