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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.70, 26,590.05 and 14,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.70, 26,590.05 and 14,446.20 is: 21,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.70 : 26,590.05 = 14,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.70/26,590.05 = 14,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.70x = 26,590.05 × 14,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.70x = 384,125,180.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,125,180.31/17,726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,669.30

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