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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,947.14, 26,869.50 and 14,254.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,947.14, 26,869.50 and 14,254.62 is: 21,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,947.14 : 26,869.50 = 14,254.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,947.14/26,869.50 = 14,254.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,947.14x = 26,869.50 × 14,254.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,947.14x = 383,014,512.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,014,512.09/17,947.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,341.26

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