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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.76, 26,731.32 and 15,065.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.76, 26,731.32 and 15,065.32 is: 22,620.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.76 : 26,731.32 = 15,065.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.76/26,731.32 = 15,065.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.76x = 26,731.32 × 15,065.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.76x = 402,715,889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,715,889.82/17,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,620.98

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