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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.80, 26,835.90 and 14,972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.80, 26,835.90 and 14,972.20 is: 22,434.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.80 : 26,835.90 = 14,972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.80/26,835.90 = 14,972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.80x = 26,835.90 × 14,972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.80x = 401,792,461.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,792,461.98/17,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,434.22

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