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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.60, 26,771.40 and 15,602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.60, 26,771.40 and 15,602.52 is: 23,407.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.60 : 26,771.40 = 15,602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.60/26,771.40 = 15,602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.60x = 26,771.40 × 15,602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.60x = 417,701,303.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,701,303.93/17,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,407.71

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