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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.60, 26,610.90 and 14,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.60, 26,610.90 and 14,630.20 is: 21,945.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.60 : 26,610.90 = 14,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.60/26,610.90 = 14,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.60x = 26,610.90 × 14,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.60x = 389,322,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,322,789.18/17,740.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,945.30

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