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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,600.64, 26,338.08 and 15,287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,600.64, 26,338.08 and 15,287.90 is: 22,877.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,600.64 : 26,338.08 = 15,287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,600.64/26,338.08 = 15,287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,600.64x = 26,338.08 × 15,287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,600.64x = 402,653,933.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,653,933.23/17,600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,877.23

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