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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.80, 26,562.30 and 14,661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.80, 26,562.30 and 14,661.80 is: 21,960.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.80 : 26,562.30 = 14,661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.80/26,562.30 = 14,661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.80x = 26,562.30 × 14,661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.80x = 389,451,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,451,130.14/17,733.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,960.95

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