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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,826.30, 26,739.45 and 14,910.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,826.30, 26,739.45 and 14,910.30 is: 22,365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,826.30 : 26,739.45 = 14,910.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,826.30/26,739.45 = 14,910.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,826.30x = 26,739.45 × 14,910.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,826.30x = 398,693,221.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,693,221.34/17,826.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,365.45

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