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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.48, 26,682.10 and 15,158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.48, 26,682.10 and 15,158.21 is: 22,716.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.48 : 26,682.10 = 15,158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.48/26,682.10 = 15,158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.48x = 26,682.10 × 15,158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.48x = 404,452,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,452,703.73/17,804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,716.35

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