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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.88, 26,214.64 and 15,129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.88, 26,214.64 and 15,129.24 is: 22,693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.88 : 26,214.64 = 15,129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.88/26,214.64 = 15,129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.88x = 26,214.64 × 15,129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.88x = 396,607,580.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,607,580.07/17,476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,693.27

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