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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.08, 26,723.28 and 14,749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.08, 26,723.28 and 14,749.20 is: 22,103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.08 : 26,723.28 = 14,749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.08/26,723.28 = 14,749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.08x = 26,723.28 × 14,749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.08x = 394,147,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,147,001.38/17,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.25

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