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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,935.33, 26,941.92 and 15,167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,935.33, 26,941.92 and 15,167.56 is: 22,784.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,935.33 : 26,941.92 = 15,167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,935.33/26,941.92 = 15,167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,935.33x = 26,941.92 × 15,167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,935.33x = 408,643,188.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,643,188.12/17,935.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,784.26

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