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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,632.79, 26,386.03 and 15,269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,632.79, 26,386.03 and 15,269.06 is: 22,848.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,632.79 : 26,386.03 = 15,269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,632.79/26,386.03 = 15,269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,632.79x = 26,386.03 × 15,269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,632.79x = 402,889,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,889,768.92/17,632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,848.90

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