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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,945.13, 26,851.86 and 14,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,945.13, 26,851.86 and 14,976.24 is: 22,409.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,945.13 : 26,851.86 = 14,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,945.13/26,851.86 = 14,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,945.13x = 26,851.86 × 14,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,945.13x = 402,139,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,139,899.81/17,945.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,409.42

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