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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.63, 26,591.43 and 14,595.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.63, 26,591.43 and 14,595.06 is: 21,892.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.63 : 26,591.43 = 14,595.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.63/26,591.43 = 14,595.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.63x = 26,591.43 × 14,595.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.63x = 388,103,516.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,103,516.34/17,727.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,892.58

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