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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.36, 26,178.48 and 15,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.36, 26,178.48 and 15,594 is: 23,288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.36 : 26,178.48 = 15,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.36/26,178.48 = 15,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.36x = 26,178.48 × 15,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.36x = 408,227,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,227,217.12/17,529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,288.20

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