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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.65, 26,339.59 and 15,288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.65, 26,339.59 and 15,288.90 is: 22,878.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.65 : 26,339.59 = 15,288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.65/26,339.59 = 15,288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.65x = 26,339.59 × 15,288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.65x = 402,703,357.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,703,357.55/17,601.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,878.73

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