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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,892.80, 26,806.80 and 15,300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,892.80, 26,806.80 and 15,300.80 is: 22,923.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,892.80 : 26,806.80 = 15,300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,892.80/26,806.80 = 15,300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,892.80x = 26,806.80 × 15,300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,892.80x = 410,165,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,165,485.44/17,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,923.49

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