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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,823.70, 26,679.39 and 15,945.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,823.70, 26,679.39 and 15,945.22 is: 23,867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,823.70 : 26,679.39 = 15,945.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,823.70/26,679.39 = 15,945.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,823.70x = 26,679.39 × 15,945.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,823.70x = 425,408,743.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,408,743.02/17,823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,867.59

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