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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,841.80, 26,733.90 and 14,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,841.80, 26,733.90 and 14,904.20 is: 22,332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,841.80 : 26,733.90 = 14,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,841.80/26,733.90 = 14,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,841.80x = 26,733.90 × 14,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,841.80x = 398,447,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,447,392.38/17,841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,332.24

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