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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,982.24, 26,901.09 and 15,543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,982.24, 26,901.09 and 15,543.24 is: 23,252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,982.24 : 26,901.09 = 15,543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,982.24/26,901.09 = 15,543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,982.24x = 26,901.09 × 15,543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,982.24x = 418,130,098.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,130,098.13/17,982.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.39

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