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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.62, 26,462.25 and 15,307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.62, 26,462.25 and 15,307.38 is: 22,949.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.62 : 26,462.25 = 15,307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.62/26,462.25 = 15,307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.62x = 26,462.25 × 15,307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.62x = 405,067,716.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,067,716.41/17,650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,949.21

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