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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.36, 26,081.82 and 15,608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.36, 26,081.82 and 15,608.96 is: 23,293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.36 : 26,081.82 = 15,608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.36/26,081.82 = 15,608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.36x = 26,081.82 × 15,608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.36x = 407,110,085.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,110,085.11/17,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,293.57

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