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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.90, 26,559.45 and 14,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.90, 26,559.45 and 14,423.10 is: 21,608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.90 : 26,559.45 = 14,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.90/26,559.45 = 14,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.90x = 26,559.45 × 14,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.90x = 383,069,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,069,603.30/17,727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,608.29

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