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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,603.92, 26,342.94 and 15,291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,603.92, 26,342.94 and 15,291.16 is: 22,882.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,603.92 : 26,342.94 = 15,291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,603.92/26,342.94 = 15,291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,603.92x = 26,342.94 × 15,291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,603.92x = 402,814,110.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,814,110.41/17,603.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,882.07

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