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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,914.23, 27,014.67 and 17,667.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,914.23, 27,014.67 and 17,667.99 is: 26,643.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,914.23 : 27,014.67 = 17,667.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,914.23/27,014.67 = 17,667.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,914.23x = 27,014.67 × 17,667.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,914.23x = 477,294,919.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,294,919.41/17,914.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,643.34

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