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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.89, 26,611.29 and 15,240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.89, 26,611.29 and 15,240.69 is: 22,826.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.89 : 26,611.29 = 15,240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.89/26,611.29 = 15,240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.89x = 26,611.29 × 15,240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.89x = 405,574,421.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,574,421.39/17,767.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,826.26

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