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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,774.20, 26,700.90 and 14,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,774.20, 26,700.90 and 14,858.20 is: 22,320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,774.20 : 26,700.90 = 14,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,774.20/26,700.90 = 14,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,774.20x = 26,700.90 × 14,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,774.20x = 396,727,312.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,727,312.38/17,774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,320.40

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