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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.64, 26,622.72 and 15,131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.64, 26,622.72 and 15,131.82 is: 22,702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.64 : 26,622.72 = 15,131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.64/26,622.72 = 15,131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.64x = 26,622.72 × 15,131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.64x = 402,850,206.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,850,206.95/17,744.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,702.64

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