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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,913.65, 26,826.75 and 15,464.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,913.65, 26,826.75 and 15,464.21 is: 23,158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,913.65 : 26,826.75 = 15,464.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,913.65/26,826.75 = 15,464.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,913.65x = 26,826.75 × 15,464.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,913.65x = 414,854,361.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,854,361.48/17,913.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,158.57

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