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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.20, 26,777.40 and 14,909.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.20, 26,777.40 and 14,909.20 is: 22,396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.20 : 26,777.40 = 14,909.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.20/26,777.40 = 14,909.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.20x = 26,777.40 × 14,909.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.20x = 399,229,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,229,612.08/17,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,396.92

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