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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.80, 26,855.40 and 14,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.80, 26,855.40 and 14,985.20 is: 22,453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.80 : 26,855.40 = 14,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.80/26,855.40 = 14,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.80x = 26,855.40 × 14,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.80x = 402,433,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,433,540.08/17,922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,453.72

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