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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,972.74, 26,886.84 and 15,533.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,972.74, 26,886.84 and 15,533.74 is: 23,238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,972.74 : 26,886.84 = 15,533.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,972.74/26,886.84 = 15,533.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,972.74x = 26,886.84 × 15,533.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,972.74x = 417,653,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,653,181.98/17,972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,238.15

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