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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,833.70, 26,712.61 and 14,486.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,833.70, 26,712.61 and 14,486.22 is: 21,698.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,833.70 : 26,712.61 = 14,486.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,833.70/26,712.61 = 14,486.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,833.70x = 26,712.61 × 14,486.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,833.70x = 386,964,709.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,964,709.02/17,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,698.52

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