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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,892.26, 26,717.91 and 14,611.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,892.26, 26,717.91 and 14,611.86 is: 21,819.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,892.26 : 26,717.91 = 14,611.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,892.26/26,717.91 = 14,611.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,892.26x = 26,717.91 × 14,611.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,892.26x = 390,398,287.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,398,287.35/17,892.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,819.39

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