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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,923.20, 26,833.60 and 15,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,923.20, 26,833.60 and 15,875.20 is: 23,767.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923.20 : 26,833.60 = 15,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923.20/26,833.60 = 15,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923.20x = 26,833.60 × 15,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923.20x = 425,988,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,988,766.72/17,923.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,767.45

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