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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.45, 26,776.78 and 15,268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.45, 26,776.78 and 15,268.60 is: 22,802.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.45 : 26,776.78 = 15,268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.45/26,776.78 = 15,268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.45x = 26,776.78 × 15,268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.45x = 408,843,938.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,843,938.41/17,929.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,802.93

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