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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.62, 26,825.60 and 14,751.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.62, 26,825.60 and 14,751.54 is: 22,226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.62 : 26,825.60 = 14,751.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.62/26,825.60 = 14,751.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.62x = 26,825.60 × 14,751.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.62x = 395,718,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,718,837.67/17,803.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,226.88

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