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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.20, 26,891.10 and 15,989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.20, 26,891.10 and 15,989.80 is: 23,988.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.20 : 26,891.10 = 15,989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.20/26,891.10 = 15,989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.20x = 26,891.10 × 15,989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.20x = 429,983,310.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,983,310.78/17,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,988.98

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