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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.41, 26,340.71 and 15,289.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.41, 26,340.71 and 15,289.67 is: 22,879.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.41 : 26,340.71 = 15,289.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.41/26,340.71 = 15,289.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.41x = 26,340.71 × 15,289.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.41x = 402,740,555.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,740,555.31/17,602.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,879.85

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