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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.43, 26,921.05 and 15,556.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.43, 26,921.05 and 15,556.52 is: 23,272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.43 : 26,921.05 = 15,556.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.43/26,921.05 = 15,556.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.43x = 26,921.05 × 15,556.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.43x = 418,797,852.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,797,852.75/17,995.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,272.46

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