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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.46, 26,188.38 and 15,680.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.46, 26,188.38 and 15,680.25 is: 23,399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.46 : 26,188.38 = 15,680.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.46/26,188.38 = 15,680.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.46x = 26,188.38 × 15,680.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.46x = 410,640,345.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,640,345.50/17,549.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,399.03

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