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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.20, 26,655.90 and 14,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.20, 26,655.90 and 14,828.20 is: 22,275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.20 : 26,655.90 = 14,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.20/26,655.90 = 14,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.20x = 26,655.90 × 14,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.20x = 395,259,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,259,016.38/17,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,275.39

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