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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,600.91, 26,338.46 and 15,288.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,600.91, 26,338.46 and 15,288.17 is: 22,877.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,600.91 : 26,338.46 = 15,288.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,600.91/26,338.46 = 15,288.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,600.91x = 26,338.46 × 15,288.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,600.91x = 402,666,645.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,666,645.89/17,600.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,877.60

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