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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.92, 26,344.44 and 15,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.92, 26,344.44 and 15,292.16 is: 22,883.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.92 : 26,344.44 = 15,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.92/26,344.44 = 15,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.92x = 26,344.44 × 15,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.92x = 402,863,391.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,863,391.59/17,604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,883.57

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