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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.82, 26,604.63 and 14,943.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.82, 26,604.63 and 14,943.87 is: 22,446.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.82 : 26,604.63 = 14,943.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.82/26,604.63 = 14,943.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.82x = 26,604.63 × 14,943.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.82x = 397,576,132.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,576,132.12/17,711.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,446.94

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