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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,654.70, 26,608.97 and 15,218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,654.70, 26,608.97 and 15,218.94 is: 22,937.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,654.70 : 26,608.97 = 15,218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,654.70/26,608.97 = 15,218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,654.70x = 26,608.97 × 15,218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,654.70x = 404,960,317.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,960,317.89/17,654.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,937.82

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