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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.31, 26,594.04 and 15,231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.31, 26,594.04 and 15,231.39 is: 22,866.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.31 : 26,594.04 = 15,231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.31/26,594.04 = 15,231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.31x = 26,594.04 × 15,231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.31x = 405,064,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,064,194.92/17,714.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,866.50

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