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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,852.02, 26,819.64 and 15,360.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,852.02, 26,819.64 and 15,360.94 is: 23,077.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,852.02 : 26,819.64 = 15,360.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,852.02/26,819.64 = 15,360.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,852.02x = 26,819.64 × 15,360.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,852.02x = 411,974,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,974,880.86/17,852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,077.21

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