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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.41, 26,343.70 and 15,291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.41, 26,343.70 and 15,291.67 is: 22,882.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.41 : 26,343.70 = 15,291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.41/26,343.70 = 15,291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.41x = 26,343.70 × 15,291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.41x = 402,839,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,839,166.98/17,604.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,882.86

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