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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.24, 26,854.48 and 15,482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.24, 26,854.48 and 15,482.80 is: 23,186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.24 : 26,854.48 = 15,482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.24/26,854.48 = 15,482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.24x = 26,854.48 × 15,482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.24x = 415,782,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,782,542.94/17,932.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,186.31

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