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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.70, 26,604.45 and 15,215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.70, 26,604.45 and 15,215.94 is: 22,933.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.70 : 26,604.45 = 15,215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.70/26,604.45 = 15,215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.70x = 26,604.45 × 15,215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.70x = 404,811,714.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,811,714.93/17,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,933.30

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