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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.74, 26,617.70 and 15,933.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.74, 26,617.70 and 15,933.30 is: 23,873.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.74 : 26,617.70 = 15,933.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.74/26,617.70 = 15,933.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.74x = 26,617.70 × 15,933.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.74x = 424,107,799.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,107,799.41/17,764.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,873.57

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