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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,653.70, 26,607.46 and 15,217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,653.70, 26,607.46 and 15,217.94 is: 22,936.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,653.70 : 26,607.46 = 15,217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,653.70/26,607.46 = 15,217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,653.70x = 26,607.46 × 15,217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,653.70x = 404,910,729.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,910,729.83/17,653.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,936.31

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