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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,848.56, 26,745.72 and 14,135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,848.56, 26,745.72 and 14,135.28 is: 21,181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,848.56 : 26,745.72 = 14,135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,848.56/26,745.72 = 14,135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,848.56x = 26,745.72 × 14,135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,848.56x = 378,058,241.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,058,241.00/17,848.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,181.44

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