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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,884.14, 26,797.59 and 15,097.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,884.14, 26,797.59 and 15,097.74 is: 22,622.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,884.14 : 26,797.59 = 15,097.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,884.14/26,797.59 = 15,097.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,884.14x = 26,797.59 × 15,097.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,884.14x = 404,583,046.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,583,046.45/17,884.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,622.45

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