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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,834.08, 26,726.28 and 14,751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,834.08, 26,726.28 and 14,751.20 is: 22,106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,834.08 : 26,726.28 = 14,751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,834.08/26,726.28 = 14,751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,834.08x = 26,726.28 × 14,751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,834.08x = 394,244,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,244,701.54/17,834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,106.25

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