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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.67, 26,933.80 and 15,991.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.67, 26,933.80 and 15,991.73 is: 23,991.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.67 : 26,933.80 = 15,991.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.67/26,933.80 = 15,991.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.67x = 26,933.80 × 15,991.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.67x = 430,718,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,718,057.47/17,952.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,991.87

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