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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.32, 26,923.71 and 14,819.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.32, 26,923.71 and 14,819.88 is: 22,197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.32 : 26,923.71 = 14,819.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.32/26,923.71 = 14,819.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.32x = 26,923.71 × 14,819.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.32x = 399,006,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,006,151.35/17,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,197.44

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