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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.37, 26,624.93 and 14,957.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.37, 26,624.93 and 14,957.37 is: 22,467.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.37 : 26,624.93 = 14,957.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.37/26,624.93 = 14,957.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.37x = 26,624.93 × 14,957.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.37x = 398,238,854.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,238,854.45/17,725.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,467.17

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