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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.80, 26,962.80 and 15,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.80, 26,962.80 and 15,404.80 is: 23,079.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.80 : 26,962.80 = 15,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.80/26,962.80 = 15,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.80x = 26,962.80 × 15,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.80x = 415,356,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,356,541.44/17,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,079.47

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