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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,829.72, 26,774.96 and 14,865.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,829.72, 26,774.96 and 14,865.12 is: 22,323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,829.72 : 26,774.96 = 14,865.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,829.72/26,774.96 = 14,865.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,829.72x = 26,774.96 × 14,865.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,829.72x = 398,012,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,012,919.07/17,829.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,323.00

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