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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.97, 26,902.29 and 15,806.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.97, 26,902.29 and 15,806.45 is: 23,747.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.97 : 26,902.29 = 15,806.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.97/26,902.29 = 15,806.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.97x = 26,902.29 × 15,806.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.97x = 425,229,701.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,229,701.77/17,905.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,747.93

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