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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.20, 26,671.10 and 15,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.20, 26,671.10 and 15,615.40 is: 23,392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.20 : 26,671.10 = 15,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.20/26,671.10 = 15,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.20x = 26,671.10 × 15,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.20x = 416,479,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,479,894.94/17,804.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,392.23

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