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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,974.82, 26,922.96 and 14,819.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,974.82, 26,922.96 and 14,819.38 is: 22,196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,974.82 : 26,922.96 = 14,819.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,974.82/26,922.96 = 14,819.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,974.82x = 26,922.96 × 14,819.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,974.82x = 398,981,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,981,574.96/17,974.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,196.69

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