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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.18, 26,764.74 and 14,157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.18, 26,764.74 and 14,157.14 is: 21,257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.18 : 26,764.74 = 14,157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.18/26,764.74 = 14,157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.18x = 26,764.74 × 14,157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.18x = 378,912,037.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,912,037.42/17,825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,257.13

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