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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.60, 26,963.40 and 15,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.60, 26,963.40 and 15,124.40 is: 22,686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.60 : 26,963.40 = 15,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.60/26,963.40 = 15,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.60x = 26,963.40 × 15,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.60x = 407,805,246.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,805,246.96/17,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,686.60

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