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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,697.12, 26,483.04 and 15,260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,697.12, 26,483.04 and 15,260.64 is: 22,836.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,697.12 : 26,483.04 = 15,260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,697.12/26,483.04 = 15,260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,697.12x = 26,483.04 × 15,260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,697.12x = 404,148,139.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,148,139.55/17,697.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,836.94

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