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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,923.26, 24,668.80 and 15,784.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,923.26, 24,668.80 and 15,784.82 is: 21,725.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923.26 : 24,668.80 = 15,784.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923.26/24,668.80 = 15,784.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923.26x = 24,668.80 × 15,784.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923.26x = 389,392,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,392,567.62/17,923.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,725.54

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