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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,870.55, 26,866.58 and 14,607.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,870.55, 26,866.58 and 14,607.33 is: 21,960.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,870.55 : 26,866.58 = 14,607.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,870.55/26,866.58 = 14,607.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,870.55x = 26,866.58 × 14,607.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,870.55x = 392,448,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,448,926.99/17,870.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,960.65

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