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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.89, 26,257.83 and 15,848.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.89, 26,257.83 and 15,848.99 is: 23,734.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.89 : 26,257.83 = 15,848.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.89/26,257.83 = 15,848.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.89x = 26,257.83 × 15,848.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.89x = 416,159,953.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,159,953.80/17,533.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,734.61

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