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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,761.60, 26,642.40 and 14,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,761.60, 26,642.40 and 14,910.40 is: 22,365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,761.60 : 26,642.40 = 14,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,761.60/26,642.40 = 14,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,761.60x = 26,642.40 × 14,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,761.60x = 397,248,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,248,840.96/17,761.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,365.60

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