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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.80, 26,963.70 and 14,865.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.80, 26,963.70 and 14,865.40 is: 22,298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.80 : 26,963.70 = 14,865.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.80/26,963.70 = 14,865.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.80x = 26,963.70 × 14,865.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.80x = 400,826,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,826,185.98/17,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.10

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