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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.60, 26,601.90 and 14,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.60, 26,601.90 and 14,624.20 is: 21,936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.60 : 26,601.90 = 14,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.60/26,601.90 = 14,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.60x = 26,601.90 × 14,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.60x = 389,031,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,031,505.98/17,734.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,936.30

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