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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,736.70, 26,644.65 and 14,820.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,736.70, 26,644.65 and 14,820.70 is: 22,264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,736.70 : 26,644.65 = 14,820.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,736.70/26,644.65 = 14,820.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,736.70x = 26,644.65 × 14,820.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,736.70x = 394,892,364.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,892,364.26/17,736.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,264.14

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