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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,891.80, 26,808.90 and 14,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,891.80, 26,808.90 and 14,954.20 is: 22,407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,891.80 : 26,808.90 = 14,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,891.80/26,808.90 = 14,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,891.80x = 26,808.90 × 14,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,891.80x = 400,905,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,905,652.38/17,891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,407.23

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