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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,908.44, 26,873.46 and 14,223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,908.44, 26,873.46 and 14,223.48 is: 21,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908.44 : 26,873.46 = 14,223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908.44/26,873.46 = 14,223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908.44x = 26,873.46 × 14,223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908.44x = 382,234,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,234,120.84/17,908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,343.80

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