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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,743.64, 26,621.22 and 15,130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,743.64, 26,621.22 and 15,130.82 is: 22,701.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,743.64 : 26,621.22 = 15,130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,743.64/26,621.22 = 15,130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,743.64x = 26,621.22 × 15,130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,743.64x = 402,800,888.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,800,888.00/17,743.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,701.14

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