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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.66, 26,339.58 and 15,288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.66, 26,339.58 and 15,288.92 is: 22,878.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.66 : 26,339.58 = 15,288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.66/26,339.58 = 15,288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.66x = 26,339.58 × 15,288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.66x = 402,703,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,703,599.76/17,601.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,878.73

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