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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.64, 26,344.08 and 15,291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.64, 26,344.08 and 15,291.90 is: 22,883.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.64 : 26,344.08 = 15,291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.64/26,344.08 = 15,291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.64x = 26,344.08 × 15,291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.64x = 402,851,036.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,851,036.95/17,604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,883.23

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