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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.56, 26,966.72 and 14,835.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.56, 26,966.72 and 14,835.59 is: 22,268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.56 : 26,966.72 = 14,835.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.56/26,966.72 = 14,835.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.56x = 26,966.72 × 14,835.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.56x = 400,067,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,067,204.95/17,965.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,268.57

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