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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,976.07, 26,924.82 and 14,820.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,976.07, 26,924.82 and 14,820.63 is: 22,198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,976.07 : 26,924.82 = 14,820.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,976.07/26,924.82 = 14,820.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,976.07x = 26,924.82 × 14,820.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,976.07x = 399,042,795.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,042,795.04/17,976.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,198.56

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