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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.08, 26,943.36 and 14,823.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.08, 26,943.36 and 14,823.04 is: 22,259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.08 : 26,943.36 = 14,823.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.08/26,943.36 = 14,823.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.08x = 26,943.36 × 14,823.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.08x = 399,382,503.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,382,503.01/17,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,259.54

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