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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.40, 26,718.90 and 14,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.40, 26,718.90 and 14,918.20 is: 22,431.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.40 : 26,718.90 = 14,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.40/26,718.90 = 14,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.40x = 26,718.90 × 14,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.40x = 398,597,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,597,893.98/17,769.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.70

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