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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.34, 26,926.88 and 15,157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.34, 26,926.88 and 15,157.56 is: 22,769.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.34 : 26,926.88 = 15,157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.34/26,926.88 = 15,157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.34x = 26,926.88 × 15,157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.34x = 408,145,799.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,145,799.21/17,925.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,769.21

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