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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,821.80, 26,732.70 and 14,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,821.80, 26,732.70 and 14,905.80 is: 22,358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,821.80 : 26,732.70 = 14,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,821.80/26,732.70 = 14,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,821.80x = 26,732.70 × 14,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,821.80x = 398,472,279.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,472,279.66/17,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.70

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