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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.56, 26,921.09 and 14,818.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.56, 26,921.09 and 14,818.13 is: 22,194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.56 : 26,921.09 = 14,818.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.56/26,921.09 = 14,818.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.56x = 26,921.09 × 14,818.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.56x = 398,920,002.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,920,002.67/17,973.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,194.83

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