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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,808.40, 26,712.60 and 14,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,808.40, 26,712.60 and 14,989.60 is: 22,484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,808.40 : 26,712.60 = 14,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,808.40/26,712.60 = 14,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,808.40x = 26,712.60 × 14,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,808.40x = 400,411,188.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,411,188.96/17,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,484.40

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