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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.70, 24,310.70 and 15,497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.70, 24,310.70 and 15,497.70 is: 21,374.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.70 : 24,310.70 = 15,497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.70/24,310.70 = 15,497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.70x = 24,310.70 × 15,497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.70x = 376,759,935.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,759,935.39/17,626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,374.39

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