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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,947.56, 26,921.34 and 14,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,947.56, 26,921.34 and 14,322.60 is: 21,483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,947.56 : 26,921.34 = 14,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,947.56/26,921.34 = 14,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,947.56x = 26,921.34 × 14,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,947.56x = 385,583,584.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,583,584.28/17,947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,483.90

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