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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,987.60, 26,981.40 and 15,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,987.60, 26,981.40 and 15,136.40 is: 22,704.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,987.60 : 26,981.40 = 15,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,987.60/26,981.40 = 15,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,987.60x = 26,981.40 × 15,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,987.60x = 408,401,262.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,401,262.96/17,987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,704.60

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