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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,596.08, 26,398.98 and 15,661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,596.08, 26,398.98 and 15,661.80 is: 23,497.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,596.08 : 26,398.98 = 15,661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,596.08/26,398.98 = 15,661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,596.08x = 26,398.98 × 15,661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,596.08x = 413,455,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,455,544.96/17,596.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,497.03

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