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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,768.89, 26,612.79 and 15,241.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,768.89, 26,612.79 and 15,241.69 is: 22,827.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,768.89 : 26,612.79 = 15,241.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,768.89/26,612.79 = 15,241.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,768.89x = 26,612.79 × 15,241.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,768.89x = 405,623,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,623,895.22/17,768.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,827.76

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