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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,838.12, 26,725.50 and 15,214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,838.12, 26,725.50 and 15,214.44 is: 22,794.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,838.12 : 26,725.50 = 15,214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,838.12/26,725.50 = 15,214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,838.12x = 26,725.50 × 15,214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,838.12x = 406,613,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,613,516.22/17,838.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,794.64

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