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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.05, 26,064.87 and 15,597.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.05, 26,064.87 and 15,597.65 is: 23,276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.05 : 26,064.87 = 15,597.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.05/26,064.87 = 15,597.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.05x = 26,064.87 × 15,597.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.05x = 406,550,589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,550,589.23/17,466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,276.63

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