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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.51, 26,260.07 and 15,825.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.51, 26,260.07 and 15,825.46 is: 23,749.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.51 : 26,260.07 = 15,825.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.51/26,260.07 = 15,825.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.51x = 26,260.07 × 15,825.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.51x = 415,577,476.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,577,476.95/17,498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,749.31

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