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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,448.88, 26,289.67 and 15,784.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,448.88, 26,289.67 and 15,784.92 is: 23,782.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,448.88 : 26,289.67 = 15,784.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,448.88/26,289.67 = 15,784.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,448.88x = 26,289.67 × 15,784.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,448.88x = 414,980,337.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,980,337.78/17,448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,782.63

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