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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.33, 26,940.42 and 15,166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.33, 26,940.42 and 15,166.56 is: 22,782.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.33 : 26,940.42 = 15,166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.33/26,940.42 = 15,166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.33x = 26,940.42 × 15,166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.33x = 408,593,496.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,593,496.36/17,934.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,782.76

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