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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,816.80, 26,725.20 and 15,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,816.80, 26,725.20 and 15,311.20 is: 22,966.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,816.80 : 26,725.20 = 15,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,816.80/26,725.20 = 15,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,816.80x = 26,725.20 × 15,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,816.80x = 409,194,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,194,882.24/17,816.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,966.80

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