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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.90, 26,712.15 and 14,913.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.90, 26,712.15 and 14,913.70 is: 22,424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.90 : 26,712.15 = 14,913.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.90/26,712.15 = 14,913.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.90x = 26,712.15 × 14,913.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.90x = 398,376,991.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,376,991.46/17,764.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,424.95

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