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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,737.10, 26,605.65 and 15,550.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,737.10, 26,605.65 and 15,550.10 is: 23,325.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,737.10 : 26,605.65 = 15,550.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,737.10/26,605.65 = 15,550.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,737.10x = 26,605.65 × 15,550.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,737.10x = 413,720,518.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,720,518.07/17,737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,325.15

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