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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.55, 26,062.64 and 15,596.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.55, 26,062.64 and 15,596.15 is: 23,274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.55 : 26,062.64 = 15,596.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.55/26,062.64 = 15,596.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.55x = 26,062.64 × 15,596.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.55x = 406,476,693.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,476,693.03/17,464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,274.39

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