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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.64, 26,514.30 and 15,084.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.64, 26,514.30 and 15,084.36 is: 22,634.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.64 : 26,514.30 = 15,084.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.64/26,514.30 = 15,084.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.64x = 26,514.30 × 15,084.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.64x = 399,951,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,951,246.35/17,669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,634.94

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