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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.20, 26,607.69 and 15,263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.20, 26,607.69 and 15,263.64 is: 22,978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.20 : 26,607.69 = 15,263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.20/26,607.69 = 15,263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.20x = 26,607.69 × 15,263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.20x = 406,130,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,130,201.39/17,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,978.70

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