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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.99, 26,297.55 and 15,237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.99, 26,297.55 and 15,237.57 is: 22,741.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.99 : 26,297.55 = 15,237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.99/26,297.55 = 15,237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.99x = 26,297.55 × 15,237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.99x = 400,710,758.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,710,758.95/17,619.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,741.83

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