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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.20, 26,850.90 and 15,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.20, 26,850.90 and 15,848.60 is: 23,744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.20 : 26,850.90 = 15,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.20/26,850.90 = 15,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.20x = 26,850.90 × 15,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.20x = 425,549,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,549,173.74/17,922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,744.25

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