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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,800.16, 26,644.14 and 15,921.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,800.16, 26,644.14 and 15,921.77 is: 23,832.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,800.16 : 26,644.14 = 15,921.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,800.16/26,644.14 = 15,921.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,800.16x = 26,644.14 × 15,921.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,800.16x = 424,221,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,221,735.71/17,800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,832.47

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