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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,856.02, 26,825.64 and 15,364.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,856.02, 26,825.64 and 15,364.94 is: 23,083.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,856.02 : 26,825.64 = 15,364.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,856.02/26,825.64 = 15,364.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,856.02x = 26,825.64 × 15,364.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,856.02x = 412,174,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,174,349.06/17,856.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,083.22

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