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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,895.39, 26,792.04 and 14,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,895.39, 26,792.04 and 14,203 is: 21,263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,895.39 : 26,792.04 = 14,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,895.39/26,792.04 = 14,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,895.39x = 26,792.04 × 14,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,895.39x = 380,527,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,527,344.12/17,895.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,263.99

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