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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,718.80, 26,578.20 and 15,213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,718.80, 26,578.20 and 15,213.20 is: 22,819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,718.80 : 26,578.20 = 15,213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,718.80/26,578.20 = 15,213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,718.80x = 26,578.20 × 15,213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,718.80x = 404,339,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,339,472.24/17,718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,819.80

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