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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,647.72, 26,598.43 and 15,211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,647.72, 26,598.43 and 15,211.94 is: 22,927.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,647.72 : 26,598.43 = 15,211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,647.72/26,598.43 = 15,211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,647.72x = 26,598.43 × 15,211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,647.72x = 404,613,759.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,613,759.28/17,647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,927.25

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