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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,777.67, 26,693.91 and 15,040.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,777.67, 26,693.91 and 15,040.32 is: 22,583.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,777.67 : 26,693.91 = 15,040.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,777.67/26,693.91 = 15,040.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,777.67x = 26,693.91 × 15,040.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,777.67x = 401,484,948.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,484,948.45/17,777.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,583.67

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