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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.20, 26,794.80 and 15,400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.20, 26,794.80 and 15,400.80 is: 23,101.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.20 : 26,794.80 = 15,400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.20/26,794.80 = 15,400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.20x = 26,794.80 × 15,400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.20x = 412,661,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,661,355.84/17,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,101.20

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