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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,854.02, 26,822.64 and 15,362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,854.02, 26,822.64 and 15,362.94 is: 23,080.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,854.02 : 26,822.64 = 15,362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,854.02/26,822.64 = 15,362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,854.02x = 26,822.64 × 15,362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,854.02x = 412,074,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,074,608.96/17,854.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,080.21

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