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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,699.83, 26,553.39 and 14,798.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,699.83, 26,553.39 and 14,798.41 is: 22,200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,699.83 : 26,553.39 = 14,798.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,699.83/26,553.39 = 14,798.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,699.83x = 26,553.39 × 14,798.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,699.83x = 392,947,952.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,947,952.11/17,699.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,200.66

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