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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,856.33, 26,778.96 and 14,338.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,856.33, 26,778.96 and 14,338.05 is: 21,502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,856.33 : 26,778.96 = 14,338.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,856.33/26,778.96 = 14,338.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,856.33x = 26,778.96 × 14,338.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,856.33x = 383,958,067.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,958,067.43/17,856.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,502.63

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