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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.10, 26,616.15 and 14,828.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.10, 26,616.15 and 14,828.10 is: 22,242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.10 : 26,616.15 = 14,828.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.10/26,616.15 = 14,828.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.10x = 26,616.15 × 14,828.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.10x = 394,666,933.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,666,933.82/17,744.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,242.15

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