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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,763.74, 26,616.20 and 15,932.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,763.74, 26,616.20 and 15,932.30 is: 23,872.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,763.74 : 26,616.20 = 15,932.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,763.74/26,616.20 = 15,932.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,763.74x = 26,616.20 × 15,932.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,763.74x = 424,057,283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,057,283.26/17,763.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,872.07

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