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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,770.20, 26,694.90 and 14,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,770.20, 26,694.90 and 14,854.20 is: 22,314.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,770.20 : 26,694.90 = 14,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,770.20/26,694.90 = 14,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,770.20x = 26,694.90 × 14,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,770.20x = 396,531,383.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,531,383.58/17,770.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,314.40

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