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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.20, 26,630.40 and 14,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.20, 26,630.40 and 14,811.20 is: 22,249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.20 : 26,630.40 = 14,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.20/26,630.40 = 14,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.20x = 26,630.40 × 14,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.20x = 394,428,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,428,180.48/17,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,249.89

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