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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,893.15, 26,867.81 and 15,155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,893.15, 26,867.81 and 15,155.71 is: 22,757.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,893.15 : 26,867.81 = 15,155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,893.15/26,867.81 = 15,155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,893.15x = 26,867.81 × 15,155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,893.15x = 407,200,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,200,736.70/17,893.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,757.35

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