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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,819.94, 26,711.46 and 14,666.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,819.94, 26,711.46 and 14,666.82 is: 21,985.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,819.94 : 26,711.46 = 14,666.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,819.94/26,711.46 = 14,666.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,819.94x = 26,711.46 × 14,666.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,819.94x = 391,771,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,771,968.87/17,819.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,985.03

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