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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,843.08, 26,767.50 and 14,585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,843.08, 26,767.50 and 14,585.80 is: 21,881.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,843.08 : 26,767.50 = 14,585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,843.08/26,767.50 = 14,585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,843.08x = 26,767.50 × 14,585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,843.08x = 390,425,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,425,401.50/17,843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,881.05

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