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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,904.62, 26,885.42 and 14,777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,904.62, 26,885.42 and 14,777.76 is: 22,190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904.62 : 26,885.42 = 14,777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904.62/26,885.42 = 14,777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904.62x = 26,885.42 × 14,777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904.62x = 397,306,284.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,306,284.26/17,904.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,190.15

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