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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.60, 26,761.68 and 14,173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.60, 26,761.68 and 14,173.44 is: 21,252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.60 : 26,761.68 = 14,173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.60/26,761.68 = 14,173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.60x = 26,761.68 × 14,173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.60x = 379,305,065.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,305,065.78/17,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,252.44

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