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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,970.66, 26,908.81 and 14,441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,970.66, 26,908.81 and 14,441.90 is: 21,624.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,970.66 : 26,908.81 = 14,441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,970.66/26,908.81 = 14,441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,970.66x = 26,908.81 × 14,441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,970.66x = 388,614,172.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,614,172.49/17,970.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.92

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