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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.30, 26,826.06 and 15,137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.30, 26,826.06 and 15,137.70 is: 22,601.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.30 : 26,826.06 = 15,137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.30/26,826.06 = 15,137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.30x = 26,826.06 × 15,137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.30x = 406,084,848.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,084,848.46/17,967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,601.33

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