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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.68, 26,830.40 and 14,687.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.68, 26,830.40 and 14,687.36 is: 21,932.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.68 : 26,830.40 = 14,687.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.68/26,830.40 = 14,687.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.68x = 26,830.40 × 14,687.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.68x = 394,067,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,067,743.74/17,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,932.03

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