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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,906.80, 26,863.80 and 15,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,906.80, 26,863.80 and 15,005.20 is: 22,510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,906.80 : 26,863.80 = 15,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,906.80/26,863.80 = 15,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,906.80x = 26,863.80 × 15,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,906.80x = 403,096,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,096,691.76/17,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,510.82

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