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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,875.80, 26,693.32 and 14,595.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,875.80, 26,693.32 and 14,595.30 is: 21,794.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,875.80 : 26,693.32 = 14,595.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,875.80/26,693.32 = 14,595.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,875.80x = 26,693.32 × 14,595.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,875.80x = 389,597,013.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,597,013.40/17,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,794.66

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