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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.70, 26,903.85 and 15,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.70, 26,903.85 and 15,998.30 is: 24,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.70 : 26,903.85 = 15,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.70/26,903.85 = 15,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.70x = 26,903.85 × 15,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.70x = 430,415,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,415,863.46/17,932.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.73

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