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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.80, 26,914.20 and 14,832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.80, 26,914.20 and 14,832.40 is: 22,248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.80 : 26,914.20 = 14,832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.80/26,914.20 = 14,832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.80x = 26,914.20 × 14,832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.80x = 399,202,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,202,180.08/17,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,248.60

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