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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,912.93, 26,790.80 and 15,952.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,912.93, 26,790.80 and 15,952.38 is: 23,858.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912.93 : 26,790.80 = 15,952.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912.93/26,790.80 = 15,952.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912.93x = 26,790.80 × 15,952.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912.93x = 427,377,022.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,377,022.10/17,912.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,858.58

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