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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,677.62, 26,522.51 and 15,064.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,677.62, 26,522.51 and 15,064.83 is: 22,602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,677.62 : 26,522.51 = 15,064.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,677.62/26,522.51 = 15,064.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,677.62x = 26,522.51 × 15,064.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,677.62x = 399,557,029.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,557,029.00/17,677.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,602.42

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