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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.20, 26,968.14 and 14,280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.20, 26,968.14 and 14,280.30 is: 21,397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.20 : 26,968.14 = 14,280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.20/26,968.14 = 14,280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.20x = 26,968.14 × 14,280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.20x = 385,113,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,113,129.64/17,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,397.31

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