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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.66, 26,320.28 and 15,201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.66, 26,320.28 and 15,201.22 is: 22,667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.66 : 26,320.28 = 15,201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.66/26,320.28 = 15,201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.66x = 26,320.28 × 15,201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.66x = 400,100,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,100,366.74/17,650.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,667.73

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