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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,723.61, 26,591.22 and 15,110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,723.61, 26,591.22 and 15,110.82 is: 22,671.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,723.61 : 26,591.22 = 15,110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,723.61/26,591.22 = 15,110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,723.61x = 26,591.22 × 15,110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,723.61x = 401,815,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,815,139.00/17,723.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,671.18

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