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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,737.87, 26,624.11 and 14,649.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,737.87, 26,624.11 and 14,649.34 is: 21,988.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,737.87 : 26,624.11 = 14,649.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,737.87/26,624.11 = 14,649.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,737.87x = 26,624.11 × 14,649.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,737.87x = 390,025,433.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,025,433.22/17,737.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,988.30

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