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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,945.20, 26,885.40 and 15,871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,945.20, 26,885.40 and 15,871.60 is: 23,778.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,945.20 : 26,885.40 = 15,871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,945.20/26,885.40 = 15,871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,945.20x = 26,885.40 × 15,871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,945.20x = 426,714,314.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,714,314.64/17,945.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,778.74

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