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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,792.42, 26,664.78 and 13,848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,792.42, 26,664.78 and 13,848.44 is: 20,754.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,792.42 : 26,664.78 = 13,848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,792.42/26,664.78 = 13,848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,792.42x = 26,664.78 × 13,848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,792.42x = 369,265,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,265,605.94/17,792.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,754.10

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