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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.08, 26,401.98 and 15,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.08, 26,401.98 and 15,663.80 is: 23,500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.08 : 26,401.98 = 15,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.08/26,401.98 = 15,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.08x = 26,401.98 × 15,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.08x = 413,555,334.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,555,334.32/17,598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,500.03

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