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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.10, 26,332.65 and 15,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.10, 26,332.65 and 15,999.90 is: 23,999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.10 : 26,332.65 = 15,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.10/26,332.65 = 15,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.10x = 26,332.65 × 15,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.10x = 421,319,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,319,766.74/17,555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,999.85

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