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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.70, 26,618.04 and 15,224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.70, 26,618.04 and 15,224.94 is: 22,946.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.70 : 26,618.04 = 15,224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.70/26,618.04 = 15,224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.70x = 26,618.04 × 15,224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.70x = 405,258,061.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,258,061.92/17,660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,946.89

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