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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,903.57, 26,813.73 and 15,689.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,903.57, 26,813.73 and 15,689.21 is: 23,497.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,903.57 : 26,813.73 = 15,689.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,903.57/26,813.73 = 15,689.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,903.57x = 26,813.73 × 15,689.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,903.57x = 420,686,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,686,240.85/17,903.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,497.34

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