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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,819.60, 26,772.60 and 15,918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,819.60, 26,772.60 and 15,918.80 is: 23,916.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,819.60 : 26,772.60 = 15,918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,819.60/26,772.60 = 15,918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,819.60x = 26,772.60 × 15,918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,819.60x = 426,187,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,187,664.88/17,819.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,916.79

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