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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,811.94, 26,693.30 and 15,466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,811.94, 26,693.30 and 15,466.38 is: 23,178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,811.94 : 26,693.30 = 15,466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,811.94/26,693.30 = 15,466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,811.94x = 26,693.30 × 15,466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,811.94x = 412,848,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,848,721.25/17,811.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,178.20

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