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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,822.70, 26,677.89 and 15,944.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,822.70, 26,677.89 and 15,944.22 is: 23,866.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,822.70 : 26,677.89 = 15,944.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,822.70/26,677.89 = 15,944.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,822.70x = 26,677.89 × 15,944.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,822.70x = 425,358,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,358,147.30/17,822.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,866.09

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