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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.01, 26,969.90 and 14,675.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.01, 26,969.90 and 14,675.13 is: 22,044.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.01 : 26,969.90 = 14,675.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.01/26,969.90 = 14,675.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.01x = 26,969.90 × 14,675.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.01x = 395,786,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,786,715.21/17,954.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,044.47

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