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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,647.47, 26,598.06 and 15,211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,647.47, 26,598.06 and 15,211.69 is: 22,926.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,647.47 : 26,598.06 = 15,211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,647.47/26,598.06 = 15,211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,647.47x = 26,598.06 × 15,211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,647.47x = 404,601,367.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,601,367.26/17,647.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,926.87

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