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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.60, 26,598.90 and 14,881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.60, 26,598.90 and 14,881.40 is: 22,322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.60 : 26,598.90 = 14,881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.60/26,598.90 = 14,881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.60x = 26,598.90 × 14,881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.60x = 395,828,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,828,870.46/17,732.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,322.10

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