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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,737.40, 26,606.10 and 15,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,737.40, 26,606.10 and 15,548.60 is: 23,322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,737.40 : 26,606.10 = 15,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,737.40/26,606.10 = 15,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,737.40x = 26,606.10 × 15,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,737.40x = 413,687,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,687,606.46/17,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,322.90

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