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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.08, 26,759.70 and 14,729.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.08, 26,759.70 and 14,729.88 is: 22,058.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.08 : 26,759.70 = 14,729.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.08/26,759.70 = 14,729.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.08x = 26,759.70 × 14,729.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.08x = 394,167,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,167,169.84/17,869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,058.62

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