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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,774.40, 26,726.40 and 14,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,774.40, 26,726.40 and 14,923.20 is: 22,439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,774.40 : 26,726.40 = 14,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,774.40/26,726.40 = 14,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,774.40x = 26,726.40 × 14,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,774.40x = 398,843,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,843,412.48/17,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.21

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