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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.18, 26,804.67 and 15,961.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.18, 26,804.67 and 15,961.64 is: 23,872.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.18 : 26,804.67 = 15,961.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.18/26,804.67 = 15,961.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.18x = 26,804.67 × 15,961.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.18x = 427,846,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,846,492.86/17,922.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,872.46

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