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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.56, 26,747.22 and 14,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.56, 26,747.22 and 14,136.28 is: 21,182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.56 : 26,747.22 = 14,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.56/26,747.22 = 14,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.56x = 26,747.22 × 14,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.56x = 378,106,191.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,106,191.14/17,849.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,182.94

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