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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,937.84, 26,868.31 and 14,590.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,937.84, 26,868.31 and 14,590.19 is: 21,854.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,937.84 : 26,868.31 = 14,590.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,937.84/26,868.31 = 14,590.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,937.84x = 26,868.31 × 14,590.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,937.84x = 392,013,732.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,013,732.53/17,937.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,854.01

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