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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.28, 26,946.30 and 14,879.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.28, 26,946.30 and 14,879.80 is: 22,319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.28 : 26,946.30 = 14,879.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.28/26,946.30 = 14,879.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.28x = 26,946.30 × 14,879.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.28x = 400,955,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,955,554.74/17,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,319.60

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