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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.10, 26,593.65 and 14,618.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.10, 26,593.65 and 14,618.70 is: 21,928.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.10 : 26,593.65 = 14,618.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.10/26,593.65 = 14,618.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.10x = 26,593.65 × 14,618.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.10x = 388,764,591.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,764,591.26/17,729.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,928.05

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