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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,974.08, 26,980.29 and 15,907.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,974.08, 26,980.29 and 15,907.23 is: 23,877.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,974.08 : 26,980.29 = 15,907.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,974.08/26,980.29 = 15,907.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,974.08x = 26,980.29 × 15,907.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,974.08x = 429,181,678.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,181,678.50/17,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,877.81

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