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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.30, 26,966.55 and 15,407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.30, 26,966.55 and 15,407.30 is: 23,083.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.30 : 26,966.55 = 15,407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.30/26,966.55 = 15,407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.30x = 26,966.55 × 15,407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.30x = 415,481,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,481,725.82/17,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,083.22

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