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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.72, 26,909.55 and 15,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.72, 26,909.55 and 15,811.20 is: 23,755.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.72 : 26,909.55 = 15,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.72/26,909.55 = 15,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.72x = 26,909.55 × 15,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.72x = 425,472,276.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,472,276.96/17,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,755.17

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