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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.48, 26,281.91 and 15,227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.48, 26,281.91 and 15,227.06 is: 22,726.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.48 : 26,281.91 = 15,227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.48/26,281.91 = 15,227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.48x = 26,281.91 × 15,227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.48x = 400,196,012.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,196,012.94/17,609.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,726.18

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