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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.16, 26,346.33 and 15,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.16, 26,346.33 and 15,293.40 is: 22,885.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.16 : 26,346.33 = 15,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.16/26,346.33 = 15,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.16x = 26,346.33 × 15,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.16x = 402,924,963.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,924,963.22/17,606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,885.45

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