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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,823.60, 26,778.60 and 15,922.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,823.60, 26,778.60 and 15,922.80 is: 23,922.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,823.60 : 26,778.60 = 15,922.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,823.60/26,778.60 = 15,922.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,823.60x = 26,778.60 × 15,922.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,823.60x = 426,390,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,390,292.08/17,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,922.79

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