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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,944.13, 26,850.37 and 14,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,944.13, 26,850.37 and 14,975.24 is: 22,407.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,944.13 : 26,850.37 = 14,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,944.13/26,850.37 = 14,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,944.13x = 26,850.37 × 14,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,944.13x = 402,090,764.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,090,764.53/17,944.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,407.92

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