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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,645.79, 26,341.76 and 15,119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,645.79, 26,341.76 and 15,119.78 is: 22,570.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,645.79 : 26,341.76 = 15,119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,645.79/26,341.76 = 15,119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,645.79x = 26,341.76 × 15,119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,645.79x = 398,281,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,281,664.96/17,645.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,570.91

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