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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,908.80, 26,866.80 and 15,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,908.80, 26,866.80 and 15,007.20 is: 22,513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908.80 : 26,866.80 = 15,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908.80/26,866.80 = 15,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908.80x = 26,866.80 × 15,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908.80x = 403,195,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,195,440.96/17,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,513.82

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