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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.80, 26,539.80 and 14,928.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.80, 26,539.80 and 14,928.40 is: 22,365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.80 : 26,539.80 = 14,928.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.80/26,539.80 = 14,928.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.80x = 26,539.80 × 14,928.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.80x = 396,196,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,196,750.32/17,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,365.30

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