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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,904.97, 26,900.79 and 15,805.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,904.97, 26,900.79 and 15,805.45 is: 23,746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904.97 : 26,900.79 = 15,805.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904.97/26,900.79 = 15,805.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904.97x = 26,900.79 × 15,805.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904.97x = 425,179,091.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,179,091.31/17,904.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,746.43

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