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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.92, 26,341.44 and 15,290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.92, 26,341.44 and 15,290.16 is: 22,880.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.92 : 26,341.44 = 15,290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.92/26,341.44 = 15,290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.92x = 26,341.44 × 15,290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.92x = 402,764,832.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,764,832.23/17,602.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,880.57

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