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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,921.80, 26,853.90 and 14,984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,921.80, 26,853.90 and 14,984.20 is: 22,452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,921.80 : 26,853.90 = 14,984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,921.80/26,853.90 = 14,984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,921.80x = 26,853.90 × 14,984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,921.80x = 402,384,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,384,208.38/17,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,452.22

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