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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,892.22, 26,844 and 13,956.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,892.22, 26,844 and 13,956.97 is: 20,939.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,892.22 : 26,844 = 13,956.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,892.22/26,844 = 13,956.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,892.22x = 26,844 × 13,956.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,892.22x = 374,660,902.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,660,902.68/17,892.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,939.88

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