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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,913.93, 26,792.30 and 15,953.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,913.93, 26,792.30 and 15,953.38 is: 23,860.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,913.93 : 26,792.30 = 15,953.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,913.93/26,792.30 = 15,953.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,913.93x = 26,792.30 × 15,953.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,913.93x = 427,427,715.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,427,715.88/17,913.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,860.08

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