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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.72, 26,779.46 and 14,868.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.72, 26,779.46 and 14,868.12 is: 22,327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.72 : 26,779.46 = 14,868.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.72/26,779.46 = 14,868.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.72x = 26,779.46 × 14,868.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.72x = 398,160,150.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,160,150.47/17,832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,327.51

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