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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,926.97, 26,879.31 and 15,608.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,926.97, 26,879.31 and 15,608.75 is: 23,403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,926.97 : 26,879.31 = 15,608.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,926.97/26,879.31 = 15,608.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,926.97x = 26,879.31 × 15,608.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,926.97x = 419,552,295.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,552,295.57/17,926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,403.42

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