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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.76, 26,363.52 and 15,160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.76, 26,363.52 and 15,160.32 is: 22,696.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.76 : 26,363.52 = 15,160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.76/26,363.52 = 15,160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.76x = 26,363.52 × 15,160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.76x = 399,679,399.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,679,399.53/17,609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,696.47

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