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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,921.80, 26,886.30 and 15,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,921.80, 26,886.30 and 15,020.20 is: 22,533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,921.80 : 26,886.30 = 15,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,921.80/26,886.30 = 15,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,921.80x = 26,886.30 × 15,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,921.80x = 403,837,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,837,603.26/17,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,533.32

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