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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,667.64, 26,511.30 and 15,082.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,667.64, 26,511.30 and 15,082.36 is: 22,631.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,667.64 : 26,511.30 = 15,082.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,667.64/26,511.30 = 15,082.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,667.64x = 26,511.30 × 15,082.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,667.64x = 399,852,970.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,852,970.67/17,667.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,631.94

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