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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.98, 26,789.30 and 14,733.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.98, 26,789.30 and 14,733.19 is: 22,100.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.98 : 26,789.30 = 14,733.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.98/26,789.30 = 14,733.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.98x = 26,789.30 × 14,733.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.98x = 394,691,861.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,691,861.94/17,858.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,100.47

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