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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,895.82, 26,723.12 and 14,615.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,895.82, 26,723.12 and 14,615.32 is: 21,824.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,895.82 : 26,723.12 = 14,615.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,895.82/26,723.12 = 14,615.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,895.82x = 26,723.12 × 14,615.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,895.82x = 390,566,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,566,950.20/17,895.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,824.48

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