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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.25, 26,631.28 and 14,327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.25, 26,631.28 and 14,327.58 is: 21,397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.25 : 26,631.28 = 14,327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.25/26,631.28 = 14,327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.25x = 26,631.28 × 14,327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.25x = 381,561,912.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,561,912.48/17,832.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,397.29

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