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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,988.40, 26,982.60 and 15,801.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,988.40, 26,982.60 and 15,801.40 is: 23,702.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,988.40 : 26,982.60 = 15,801.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,988.40/26,982.60 = 15,801.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,988.40x = 26,982.60 × 15,801.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,988.40x = 426,362,855.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,362,855.64/17,988.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,702.10

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