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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,447.40, 26,127.36 and 13,922.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,447.40, 26,127.36 and 13,922.28 is: 20,848.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,447.40 : 26,127.36 = 13,922.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,447.40/26,127.36 = 13,922.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,447.40x = 26,127.36 × 13,922.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,447.40x = 363,752,421.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,752,421.58/17,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,848.52

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