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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.93, 26,782.83 and 14,162.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.93, 26,782.83 and 14,162.85 is: 21,252.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.93 : 26,782.83 = 14,162.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.93/26,782.83 = 14,162.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.93x = 26,782.83 × 14,162.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.93x = 379,321,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,321,203.87/17,847.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,252.95

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