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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,470.12, 26,155.97 and 15,698.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,470.12, 26,155.97 and 15,698.65 is: 23,503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,470.12 : 26,155.97 = 15,698.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,470.12/26,155.97 = 15,698.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,470.12x = 26,155.97 × 15,698.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,470.12x = 410,613,451.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,613,451.14/17,470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,503.76

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