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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.27, 26,722.20 and 15,906.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.27, 26,722.20 and 15,906.80 is: 23,790.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.27 : 26,722.20 = 15,906.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.27/26,722.20 = 15,906.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.27x = 26,722.20 × 15,906.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.27x = 425,064,690.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,064,690.96/17,867.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,790.13

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