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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.40, 26,829.92 and 14,754.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.40, 26,829.92 and 14,754.32 is: 22,231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.40 : 26,829.92 = 14,754.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.40/26,829.92 = 14,754.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.40x = 26,829.92 × 14,754.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.40x = 395,857,225.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,857,225.25/17,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,231.18

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