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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,799.20, 26,698.80 and 15,903.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,799.20, 26,698.80 and 15,903.80 is: 23,855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,799.20 : 26,698.80 = 15,903.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,799.20/26,698.80 = 15,903.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,799.20x = 26,698.80 × 15,903.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,799.20x = 424,612,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,612,375.44/17,799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,855.70

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