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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.66, 26,382 and 15,519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.66, 26,382 and 15,519.44 is: 23,270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.66 : 26,382 = 15,519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.66/26,382 = 15,519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.66x = 26,382 × 15,519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.66x = 409,433,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,433,866.08/17,594.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,270.35

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